Love on the Fast Track

Chapter 37:

Norah gave a smile but remained silent. Silence was best at this moment.

Norah could only remember Baylor and Jolie on her first day at work. Jolie had guided Norah, carrying medical files as they made their rounds. After that, Jolie showed Norah around for a while.

“These are the patients under my care,” Jolie explained. “Once you’re more familiar with the policies and procedures here, Jamison will likely assign some to you.”

Noticing that Norah didn’t have much to do, Baylor suggested, “Dr. Wilson, you might want to look over additional case files. Jamison will evaluate our performance at the end of the month, and anyone falling short might face serious consequences.”

Baylor left the nature of the repercussions to the imagination.

Norah had a good impression of Jamison, seeing him as a committed and diligent doctor who always encouraged the team to stay focused and enhance their skills, even during a hectic schedule. He had no tolerance for laziness or neglect among the doctors.

In Norah’s observation, the prospects at Silver Boulder Private Hospital’s Cardiac Surgery Department seemed promising. And undoubtedly, it was a busy place.

Jolie shared, “The Cardiac Surgery Department has eight doctors. Two are away on exchange programs, three are busy with outpatient consultations, and one is currently in surgery and hasn’t finished yet. Dr. Padilla and I are responsible for making rounds today.”

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This made Norah realize just how bustling the Cardiac Surgery Department was. They were in charge of everything, whether outpatient or inpatient care. Norah nodded, having assumed fewer doctors worked here.

“The department is filled with highly skilled doctors. Take Baylor, for example. He may come across as soft-spoken, but his surgical skills are remarkable! Yet, when it comes to surgery, the Supernatural Doctor is in a league of her own. Her success rate in operations is a staggering 100%! It’s unbelievable,” Jolie said.

Jolie glanced around and leaned in to whisper to Norah, “Whenever Jamison holds a meeting, he can’t stop praising the Supernatural Doctor. But it’s been a couple of years since I heard anything about her. I’m not sure if she’s retired. I’d love to learn from her. Her skills are just out of this world.”

Norah responded with a laugh, “Stories have a way of getting blown out of proportion. She might not be as miraculous as everyone says.”

Jolie quickly objected, “That’s not true at all! In my eyes, the Supernatural Doctor is nothing short of extraordinary! She’s my role model, and Jamison admires her greatly, too! He is always talking about her. Not only is the Supernatural Doctor a master surgeon, but her unique healing techniques are also something. She has talents that go beyond the operating table!”

Strength often drew admiration, and the Supernatural Doctor had quite the legendary status, known far and wide.

Jolie was just like everyone else in this regard, harboring a profound respect for the Supernatural Doctor. Norah didn’t push the conversation any further and was just about to show her agreement with what Jolie was saying when the sound of Jamison’s uninterested voice cut in.

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Jolie stopped talking at once and turned around, responding solemnly, “Jamison, Dr. Wilson and I were not just chatting. I was briefing her on the department’s policies.”

Norah stayed calm, her face untroubled, making it seem like Jolie’s explanation was perfectly acceptable.

Jamison gave a dismissive scoff. “If you’re looking for something to do, come help me sort out the patient files and draft case reports.”

He made a point to look directly at Norah before he walked off.

Norah understood that Jamison had approached them on purpose with his remarks, but she wasn’t bothered. After all, focusing on the job was exactly what she was there to do.

On top of that, Jamison kept a close eye on her, like a vigilant hawk, poised to spot any slip-ups and give a heads-up. Since she started working at the hospital, Norah had been tagging along with Jamison more often during rounds in the Cardiac Surgery Department. The outpatient duties were divided among six other doctors on rotation, leaving Norah no room to join in.

Jolie had mentioned that the schedule for cardiac consultations was quite packed.

Norah ended up doing a variety of tasks in the Cardiac Surgery Department.

In an unexpected turn, Norah even helped Gil with surgery in the Neurosurgery Department. The doctors were puzzled as to why a doctor with her abilities wasn’t working with them instead of the Cardiac Surgery Department. Gil simply offered a smile in response, not explaining.

At the Carter family’s villa, Kathy was relaxing on the couch while Madeline was at the dressing table, applying her makeup.

“Madeline, my brother mentioned he met your parents recently. How did that go?” Kathy asked.

Kathy had been grounded at home since their last outing to the racetrack, undergoing what Sharon considered necessary discipline. It was only recently that she had been allowed out again. Derek had once mentioned meeting Madeline’s parents over a meal, and Kathy took note of it.

While shaping her eyebrows, Madeline answered, “It went well. Derek brought up the idea of our parents meeting to set a date for the wedding.”

“That’s good to know. Rest assured, Madeline, once I return home, I’ll surely put in a good word for you with my mom. She doesn’t quite get you, and that was the reason she disliked you. Don’t let it get to you. Mom’s just looking out for my brother,” Kathy replied, patting her chest.

Yet, Kathy’s mood darkened as she remembered what happened to Derek years ago. She soon comforted herself, thinking that those issues were between her brother and Madeline. As Derek’s sister, her main concern was his happiness. Given how seemingly well Madeline treated Derek now, Kathy doubted the past problems would happen again.

Madeline paused in her makeup routine and said, “I’ve said it. I’m willing to put up with any treatment from Sharon as long as I can be with Derek.”

Holding the eyebrow pencil more firmly, Madeline added warmly, “Kathy, you’re so sweet. Your words do make me feel better.”

Kathy offered Madeline a bright smile and said, “After all, who else deserves my kindness if not you, Madeline? Speaking of which, I’ve heard that Norah has sent my brother legal papers. What’s causing the delay with the divorce?”

“Derek is looking into Norah’s past. What you might not know is that after parting ways with the Carter family, she’s been living at Dreamview Villas. Her identity as a racecar driver under the code name Selene was unexpected enough. Derek thinks Norah has been keeping things from him, so he’s decided to dig deeper before moving forward with the divorce,” Madeline explained flatly.

At the mention of “Dreamview Villas,” Kathy widened her eyes. “The Dreamview Villas in Glophia? Holy shit! How is Norah managing to stay there? Is it possible she’s got a connection with someone influential?”

Madeline set aside her makeup tool and offered a noncommittal shrug. “What can I say? Yet, I sense that Norah is looking for a new backer.”

Leaning closer, Kathy lowered her voice and said, “Madeline, do you think it’s possible Norah is getting involved with a member of the Scott family?”

“Could she?” Madeline replied, her voice tinged with doubt. “It’s audacious of Norah, right? Does she even grasp the prestige of the Scott family head? She appears relentless in her pursuit to scale the social ladder. Just wait.”

“She’s bound to be harshly abandoned by Mr. Scott. The day she gets kicked out from Dreamview Villas will be a spectacle. I can’t wait to see!”

Just then, Derek entered the room. “What’s this conversation about?”

He cast a disapproving glance at Kathy and said, “Kathy, try not to mess up Madeline’s makeup. We don’t want to be stuck at home.”

Kathy playfully stuck out her tongue and said, “I was merely asking about Madeline’s insight on the Grace Cup. You’re aware, Derek, that Madeline has an exquisite eye for fashion. As someone just starting in design, I’m eager to learn everything she knows.”

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