Chapter: 836
After the police wrapped up the case, they left them alone.
Phoebe, the lead singer of Dream Band, got hurt and paused the band's activities. And since Glamour Club was getting a facelift, Norah kindly gave them a break, only asking for occasional video posts on their socials to keep their fans engaged.
Shayla's health had markedly improved. Norah checked on her when possible, and this time her visit coincided with seeing Dooley.
"Dr. Wilson."
Dooley looked polished, dressed impeccably as though he had just come from a business event.
He stopped Norah as she was about to head back to her office. "I heard about Shayla from Luna. Thank you for saving her. Without your help, I might have faced the agony of losing her. I'm deeply grateful."
“Mr. Boyd, it's my job as a doctor to save lives."
If he genuinely cared for Shayla, he wouldn't have delayed five days before hurrying over after his daughter got hurt. A truly concerned parent would rush over the moment they heard the news.
Dooley's workplace was no more than a day's journey from Glophia, even by bus. His delayed response indicated a lack of genuine concern.
He didn't love Luna; hence, he didn't truly care for her daughter, Shayla.
It was all too clear.
"I have other commitments, I gotta go."
Norah spoke politely yet distantly, moving past Dooley's attempt to engage further. There was nothing more to say between them.
Seeing Norah's graceful form, Dooley's eyes sparked with curiosity.
Were Luna and Norah truly sisters? They were so different. Norah seemed especially intriguing to him.
Her looks, body, and wealth all had him hooked.
Following the recent events, he realized that Norah must still have some affection for Luna's family, and their apparent estrangement at the birthday banquet wasn't genuine.
Rumors had linked Norah with Sean, a man Dooley felt he couldn't compete with. But could anyone be sure Sean would always remain interested in her?
As a man, Dooley knew men's faults too well, like their tendency to be fickle and seek new things. When Luna was pregnant, he began to cheat on her.
He even spent the night with another woman at a hotel while Luna was giving birth, only to rush to the hospital afterward to pretend to be concerned.
To this day, Luna was still pleading with him not to end their marriage. As long as she remained useful to him, he had no intention of divorcing her right away.
On her way back to her office, Norah thought of Shayla and felt sorry for her, who was likely to suffer psychologically and emotionally from growing up in such a family environment.
But there was nothing more Norah could do about the situation. She had already extended a helping hand when it was needed.
Moreover, she also had her problems and worries to attend to. Not everyone would be willing or capable of offering help, so people must learn to stand on their own feet and be resilient in the face of adversaries because they only had themselves to rely on in the end.