Chapter: 875

“Matteo, look at Sean. Is he asking me to apologize to his girlfriend? Does he still care about me, his mom, at all?" she exclaimed angrily.

Nancy, having taken her medicine, appeared to feel better. She raised her head to look at Kayla and Sean.

In a gentle tone, she said, "I'm sorry. Mom had doubts about Miss Wilson's skills out of concern for my well-being. But I have to say, Miss Wilson appears quite young. In hospitals abroad, no one would trust a doctor of that age."

Realizing her mistake, Nancy abruptly stopped and looked around at everyone anxiously. "Did I say something wrong?"

“No, Nancy. Please continue," said Kayla.

Nancy leaned forward, her eyes focused and thoughtful. "In hospitals, young doctors often lack experience," she began. Then, with a hint of concern, she added, “Miss Wilson does seem quite young, which is why Mom said those words. But I'm sure she meant no harm."

"She's not your mom!" Susanna shouted, her voice cracking with frustration.

Nancy shivered. Seeing the fear etched on her face, Kayla's heart ached with sorrow.

She hadn't spent time with Susanna for several years and had no idea why Susanna had become so bad-tempered. Susanna had once been a very obedient girl, but now she seemed like a stranger to Kayla.

Kayla pondered, could illness truly transform one's character?

"Miss Wilson, if my mom says something amiss, please don't take it to your heart."

After her words, Nancy glanced at Susanna, sought refuge behind Kayla and clutched at Kayla's clothes, her posture steeped in reliance.

Sean shook his head, adamant. "Mom, Dad always taught me that bravery means owning up to mistakes. Norah's important to me and you shouldn't say things Like that to her. You need to apologize to her."

His words were firm yet tinged with a hint of disappointment.

As Susanna wiped away her tears, she rose to Norah's defense.

“Exactly! Why are you favoring Nancy Chase so much? Norah is a skilled doctor. You don't know anything about her. You owe her an apology for what you said." Her voice carried a mix of indignation and determination.

Matteo observed Susanna and Sean's staunch defense of Norah and realized the depth of her significance in their hearts.

“Kayla, as their mother, try to be gentle with them and just do as they say."

Kayla hesitated. The thought of apologizing to Norah left her feeling embarrassed and conflicted.

“After Nancy's apology on my behalf, I believe we can put this behind us," Kayla finally said, her words an attempt to lighten the mood.

Norah met her gaze with a gentle smile. “You're Sean's mother, and I don't hold it against you," she said calmly. “Here's my medical license. I'm the attending doctor in the Cardiac Surgery Department."

Her tone carried a quiet confidence and professionalism.

Norah's action served to demonstrate to Nancy and Kayla that she wasn't inexperienced in medical skills, challenging the biased assumptions they had made about her capabilities.

Kayla's expression hardened, her eyes narrowing slightly. "Miss Wilson, now I'm aware of your expertise as a cardiac doctor, and your medical skills are commendable."