Chapter 117 Kason Is My True LoveNorahs cheeks flushed with a warmth she attempted to disguise under a facade of serenity She asked herself whether she harbored any affection for Sean Truth be told yes In reality her attraction to him was undeniable yet she chose retreat over risk wary of drowning in
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deep emotional waters once moreWhen confronted with Seans assertions Norah found herself skeptical only willing to trust a fraction of his words Experience with Derek had taught her the folly of taking a mans words to heart Pitying a man was a recipe for lifelong regret This cautionary principle was a mantra Norah repeated to herself a mental guard against the sway of her own sentimentsSean you must be jesting Its common knowledge that youre the most soughtafter bachelor among Glophias elite young ladies Claiming Im the first Forgive my disbelief Norah retorted her laughter tinged with disbelief and a hint of mockeryHer skepticism wasnt unfounded Given Seans illustrious standing the weight of his words waned even further in her estimationRegardless of my words your skepticism remains doesnt it Very well Let my actions testify to the truth that you alone have stirred my heart Sean declared his gaze piercing Norah and unsettling her composureNorah replied Really While I appreciate the sentiment Im afraid I cant retum your feelings Since the divorce its Kason who has captured my interest He is the one I desire As for what transpired previously all I can offer is an apologyMeeting Seans eyes firmly she continued Clinging to a mutual dalliance is futileInternally Norah begged Kasons forgiveness Resorting to this pretense was her strategy to elude Sean hoping Kason would understandSeans demeanor darkened abruptly Your opinions are yours to hold as are my actions to undertake My resolve remains unchanged he asserted his gaze deep and turbulent with emotionNorah cast a glance at him before averting her eyes her hand clenched tightly Despite her definitive stance Sean seemed unswayed his determination to win her over undiminishedWith a selfmocking laugh Sean mused I never thought Id face rejection Traditionally it was he who was pursued by women not the one left yearning with unreciprocated feelingsHolding back her discomfort Norah suggested Now that everythings out in the open theres no need for you Mr Scott to wait for me outside the hospital daily Kasons presence makes your efforts unnecessaryStanding up her voice soft but resolute she said Til take my leave to rest now FarewellwGathering her belongings Norah exited the room without a backward glance leaving Sean to brood alone in the wake of her departureSean pulled a long face She said Kason was the one she desired He decided to meet Kason to find out Kasons feelings for Norah Norahs decision to choose Kason over him sparked curiosity about the allure Kason heldThe memory of Norahs firm rejection left Sean grappling with a twinge of heartacheNorah seeking solace filled her bathtub and submerged herself pondering the sincerity behind Seans affectionsThe evidence of Seans feelings had been present all along yet she had overlooked them mired in selfdeception It dawned on her that perhaps her own emotional numbness had clouded her perception of his true intentions The jewelry pieces he had presented were all attempts to curry her favorEngulfed by the water Norah experienced a moment of suffocation a physical echo of herinternal turmoilHuff Gasping for air as she resurfaced she realized the futility of dwelling on what had been saidFurther contemplation was unnecessary only serving to complicate matters Seans thoughts and actions were no longer her burden to bearThe following day driven by concern for Joanna Norah made her way to the hospital early
Upon her arrival she sought updates on Joannas conditionThere Norah found Bryson a picture of exhaustion as if the night had passed without a wink of sleep Bryson havent you gone home to rest she inquired noting his weary stateBryson visibly burdened by concern shook his head in response My worry for Joanna has overshadowed everything else Ive put company matters on hold to be here throughout the night he explained massaging his temples wearily The thought of something happening while Im away is unbearable I asked my parents to get some rest while I stayed to handle any emergencies Norah could you check on Joanna for meAbsolutely Ill go take a look and keep you updated Norah assured him her tone comfortingInside the ICU Norah consulted with the nursing staff to get an update on Joannas conditionThe news was concerning yet hopeful Joannas wound had shown signs of inflammationleading to a fever during the night Thankfully the medical staff had acted swiftly administeringmedication to reduce the fever By moming the situation had stabilized and the fever hadabatedGiven Joannas otherwise robust health and the skills with which Norah had performed amid the surgery the outlook was positive The key to Joannas recovery would be vigilant wound care and timely dressing changes to prevent further complicationsBeing informed of this update Bryson let out a deep sigh of relief his tension easing at the news of Joannas stable condition My heart has been heavy with worry Hearing your reassurance gives me some peaceNorah responded with gentle assurance Its alright She should be waking up soon but the pain from the knife wound will be significant Its crucial that her family is there to provide comfort And it might be wise to request a delay in the police taking her statement until shes more stableUnderstood Bryson acknowledgedDuring their conversation Joannas parents arrived their appearance marked by the toll of a restless night Upon seeing Norah they immediately sought updates on their daughters conditionHow is Joanna Raina asked her voice heavy with concernAs a physician Norah took the lead in explaining Joannas current state offering a detailed yet reassuring overview that eased their worriesDarwin expressed his gratitude Thank you Norah Without your intervention yesterday Joannas situation could have been direDarwin shared that he had inquired within the hospital and found out that the surgery Norah performed despite being potentially within the capabilities of a chief surgeon was fraught with risks such as excessive blood loss and the critical timing required Yet Norah navigated these challenges flawlessly leading to Joannas stable postoperative condition It was clear to Darwin that Norahs surgical skills were exceptionallNorah modestly replied I was just doing my duty Ill check on Joanna again once she wakes up For now I need to return to the Cardiology Department See you laterAfter leaving for the Cardiac Surgery Department Norah encountered Jamison who had learned of her heroic efforts He offered high praise for her surgical prowess After reviewing the patients case and watching the surgery footage its clear your surgical skills are superb Your hands are steadier than many doctors and your ability to remain composed and strategic under pressure is remarkable Were looking to promote a resident doctor soon and Ive decided youre the right candidate for this opportunityJamisons words once unimaginable given his initial skepticism toward Norah now reflectednothing but respect and admiration In his eyes Norah had become an invaluable asset to theCardiac Surgery Department showcasing her exceptional talent and dedication