Chapter: 434

Whenever Norah mentioned her boyfriend, her face would Light up.

Anyone could tell that she adored him.

Alice cast her gaze downward. To her, love seemed a fleeting, unreliable force. Or maybe, she had yet to encounter someone who truly stirred her heart.

Once Alice consented, Phillip promptly initiated the transfer process.

The on-duty nurse, upon noticing the transfer order on her computer, couldn't contain her excitement. Alice was moving? Did it mean that Norah would not visit this hospital again? This meant she wouldn't have to deal with Norah any longer. What a wonderful day it was turning out to be!

The nurse hummed a tune, buoyed by her good mood.

Thanks to Phillip's efficiency, the paperwork was sorted out in no time. An ambulance soon arrived to transport Alice to the private hospital.

The nurse on duty watched their departure, her smile wide. "Finally!

No more dealing with Norah," she mused, relieved at the thought of a more peaceful work environment ahead.

But her relief was short-lived. Within thirty minutes of Norah's exit, a phone call turned her world upside down. The color drained from her face as she put the receiver down. She was stripped of her current duties and reassigned to the most exhausting department, with a mandatory tenure of at least two years.

Norah couldn't suppress a smile as she ended her call.

“Have you been up to mischief, honey? That smirk says it all," Sean teased, playfully nudging the corner of her mouth.

Norah lifted her chin. "So what if I have? Does that mean you've stopped loving me?"

"Far from it! I have a thing for the naughty ones. Honey, you have all my love," Sean declared, his words unexpectedly tender.

Caught off guard by his affectionate declaration, Norah blushed.

"Phillip's still here, you know."

Without a word, Phillip discreetly raised the car's partition, creating a private haven for them, pretending to be oblivious to their exchange.

Norah found herself at a loss for words, aware that Phillip, despite being separated by the partition, was likely tuned into her and Sean's conversation from the driver's seat.

Sean's laughter filled the air as he gently held Norah's hand.

"Phillip is part of our circle. Feel free to disregard his presence."

“Impossible. He stands out too much for me to simply overlook him,"

Norah replied half-jokingly. Phillip, the third wheel in this vehicle, couldn't possibly fade into the background in her eyes.

Despite his outward smile, Phillip's inner monologue betrayed his frustration, “I am Mr. Scott's right-hand man, uniquely qualified for these tasks Following Alice's settling down in her new ward in the private hospital, the healthcare professionals promptly commenced their duties.

Norah leaned closer to Alice, her voice barely a whisper, "I'll be heading over to Jack and Jimena in the East Zone. Remain here in the ward and await the good news I'll bring."