Chapter: 294

Norah glanced at Susanna, contemplating whether to introduce her to Kaiden. However, Susanna had preemptively taken Norah's arm, steering Norah toward Joanna's ward, sidestepping the introduction.

“Let's head over to see Joanna," Susanna suggested, leading the way.

As Norah and Susanna turned a corner and disappeared from view, Kaiden shrugged off Spencer's restraining hand, his curiosity piqued.

“What are you doing? What's the problem?"

"Do you really have no clue who that girl is?" Spencer asked, a hint of mystery in his tone.

Kaiden's blank expression prompted Spencer to reveal, “I can't believe it! You don't recognize the little princess of the Scott family, Mr. Scott's sister herself! She's been kept under tight guard by her family. I only know of her because of a chance encounter. It seems Norah opted not to disclose her identity to you."

The mention of the Scott family sparked a realization in Kaiden. "Mr. Scott's sister! And did you notice her demeanor? She seemed genuinely pleased with the missed opportunity of Norah meeting Kason."

"Are you oblivious?" Spencer chided, lightly smacking Kaiden on the back of his head. "It's clear she's looking out for her brother's interests. It appears she's quite fond of Norah and is eager to bring her into the fold. Didn't you catch that?"

Rubbing the spot where Spencer hit him, Kaiden came to an understanding. “She's aware of Kason's affection for Norah? I get it now. Spencer, I can't just stand by. I must step up for Kason. If I don't act, Norah might end up married to someone else by the time he's well!"

Kaiden's resolve hardened, his fists clenched at the thought of losing Norah to Sean. He believed in winning Norah's heart through fair competition, not by exploiting Kason's current vulnerability.

"That's low," he muttered to himself, condemning any underhanded tactics.

“Focus on looking after Kason. Forget everything else," Spencer advised, wrapping an arm around Kaiden's shoulder, their camaraderie evident to any onlooker.

Joanna was already awake when Norah stepped into her ward. She caught sight of Susanna standing close by Norah, which initially made her feel somewhat displeased. However, she quickly managed to shake off the feeling.

Joanna reasoned that, given her current state, confined to a bed with her injuries, it was only right for Norah to have another companion at her side. Susanna, being Sean's sister, made Joanna suspect that Sean had sent Susanna over as a means to grow closer to Norah.

Joanna could tell Norah was fond of Susanna, given Susanna was such a lovely girl. Joanna hadn't seen Sean for quite a while, leaving her uncertain about his feelings toward Norah.

"Norah, you have no idea how much I've been looking forward to your visits every day! The pain from my wound has been so bad! I've found myself crying..." Joanna confessed, her eyes brimming with tears, her voice quivering.

Norah leaned over, gently wiping away her tears. “Joanna, I can see how much you're hurting. Look here, see what I've brought for you."

As Joanna paused her crying, she looked curiously at Norah's hand.

“What's that?"

Norah opened her palm to reveal a piece of milk candy. "After I wrapped up surgery today, the patient's child handed me this candy.

I've held onto it for you all day.”

A smile broke through Joanna's tear-streaked face. “Thank you, Norah."

The milk candy, though simple, held immense value for Joanna. It symbolized that Norah had her in her thoughts even amidst her busy schedule, and to Joanna, that meant everything.

Susanna watched from a distance, her envy unmistakable. She suddenly realized that she lacked true friends. The Scott family's insistence on vetting anyone who approached her due to her delicate condition, coupled with their intrusive surveillance, meant that her friendships never lasted. Privacy became a luxury, and soon, she found herself friendless.