Chapter: 283

Hoyle seemed pleased by the compliment but couldn't help feeling uneasy in Norah's presence. “Dr. Wilson, I..

“I honestly don't have any updates on that. Excuse me, it's time for my ward rounds." With that, Norah left.

After Norah excused herself, Baylor's expression turned grim. “Dr.

Austin, please avoid spreading rumors in the future."

Jolie, none other than the author of the anonymous letter in which she wrongly accused Norah of being the recipient of nepotism to thwart Norah's potential promotion, anticipated the promotion redirected to her. However, the promotion ended up going to Baylor, who hadn't even lifted a finger to earn it. Naturally, this left Jolie feeling frustrated and angered.

Just now, she deliberately dropped some sarcastic words and complimented Baylor to provoke Norah in an attempt to vent her anger, but Norah didn't pay her any heed. Worse, Baylor confronted her, which pissed her off even more.

Jolie and Baylor had been working in the Cardiac Surgery Department for several years, patiently awaiting a chance for a promotion.

Teeth gritted, Jolie felt that if it weren't for her, Baylor never would've gotten the promotion in the first place!

Jolie held her rounds notebook close to her chest and shot Baylor a glare, wondering why she had ever been attracted to such a man. The more she looked at him now, the more irritating she found him.

After making her rounds, Norah proceeded to the operating room to perform several operations.

By the end of the day, Norah had performed three surgeries in total.

When she stretched her body and emerged from the operating room, she found a girl sitting on the bench. Norah paused for a moment, recalling how Joanna used to wait for her just like this.

As Norah approached, she got a better look at the girl and recognized the latter instantly. "Susanna, what're you doing here?"

"I've been waiting for you! It's been a while since we last saw each other. I miss you." Susanna jumped out of her seat and bounded happily to Norah. “I've been wanting to apologize to you for what happened last time. Sorry for the mess I dragged you into. Thank you for saving me."

Lowering her head slightly, Susanna pouted and muttered, "Sean scolded me the day after. He even called me stupid!"

It didn't take long for Norah to realize that the day in question was the day she had slept with Sean and then snuck away. Perhaps Sean had vented his anger on Susanna as a result.

Feeling guilty, Norah thought for a moment and said, “Wait for me here. I'll hand over my reports first, and then I get off work.”

“Okay, Norah. I'll wait right here." Susanna was hoping to befriend Norah while Joanna was still hospitalized. She assumed if she could put Norah at ease, then maybe she could bring Norah closer to Sean.

After finishing up with work, Norah rendezvoused with Susanna.

Together, the two headed to Joanna's ward. After all, Norah had promised Joanna that she'd come see her.

“Susanna, why'd you want to see me?" Norah asked.

Norah studied Susanna. Susanna was wearing a white Long-sleeved dress, her long hair draped behind her, giving her a gentle and quiet appearance.

Sensing Norah's gaze, Susanna looked over and flashed her pearly whites at Norah.

Susanna's smile was so cute and sweet that Norah couldn't help but feel fond of this adorable girl. There was something about Susanna that made Norah feel at ease, as though they were meant to be fast friends.