Chapter 53 ClarificationJolie observed Norahs swift departure from the department without a backward glance andtumed to Baylor saying Why is Dr Wilson in such a rushBaylor absorbed in his paperwork responded Why concem yourself with the affairs of others Just keep to your tasksoFine Im just showing a bit of concern here If it were you in that spot Id worry about you too Jolie retortedNorah headed straight for the Neurosurgery Department only to find out Aikin was swampedwith patients at the outpatient clinicA colleague from the department teased Dr Wilson youre really dedicated running to Dr Rivera right after getting a moment apart Afraid someone might sweep him off his feetNorah gave the speaker a frosty look and retorted Perhaps you should consider donating your brain if its of no use to youIt was clear to Norah that only those who didnt engage their brains would take rumors at face valu and speak carelessly in front of those involvedDisregarding the comment Norah returned to the Cardiac Surgery Department She understoodseeking out Aikin at the outpatient clinic would be futile now There was ample time to setthings straight with him laterCrash In a secluded grove Norah clad in her doctors coat expertly flipped a man over her shoulder and firmly stomped her foot on his chestAikin Ive warned you about my temper It seems you didnt quite understand my words yesterday You chose to test my patience Norah declared flatlyIncreasing the pressure Norah added Dont blame me for not holding backAikins face flushed from the pressure whimpering under Norahs holdOn the blistering aftemoon sun the secluded grove beside the hospital offered privacy for Norahs confrontationDid Madeline offer you anything to continue to spread these
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rumors Your actions today just to provoke me Leaning in close Norah whispered menacingly Did you really think you could play games with meA sharp slap sent Aikin reeling his teeth rattling from the impact fear seizing himI made a mistake please I dont even know who Madeline is Ill make things right with our colleagues I swear Aikins plea was desperate tears streaming down his faceThe previous day Aikin had been intimidated by someone resembling a bodyguard keeping silent to avoid further trouble This moming his vague messages in the chat were intended to irk Norah Hadnt he been asked to make things clear He did explain yet misunderstandings were beyond his controloImagining Norahs frustration gave Aikin a sense of victory as he headed to work today Norah might be stunning but what of it They would still be bound together with her weathering the storm of rumors In the meantime he could gain money from the deal he had struck with MadelineWhen Norah summoned him to the secluded grove at midday Aikin assumed she wanted a clarification However he was caught off guard by her fierce onslaughtAikin was in agony puzzled over how someone so graceful could possess such force Thepain didnt just linger It grew Ah seeking clarification now Its a bit late for that Norah pulled Aikins phone from his pocket used his fingerprint to unlock it accessed the hospitals chat group took pictures anduploaded them
Norah sent the messages with Aikins account For those who spread rumors think twice Next time you casually toss around rumors expect this to happenNorahs posting with Aikins account showing his bruised face shocked everyone in the chatWho sent this It cant be him rightCome on No one in their right mind would post their beatenup photos Someone beat Dr Rivera and then posted these in the groupWho would dare assault a doctor here in the hospital Should we alert securitySilence took over the chat with no one brave enough to continue the conversationThe last message read Whys everyone quiet Ive already called securityWitnessing the chat history Norah had to hold back a laugh The idea of calling security when no one else dared to type a word seemed utterly absurd to herNorah discarded the phone onto the ground and gently tapped Aikins cheek offering advice Listen Dr Rivera your value is only as much as your bank account Dont overestimate yourself Youre merely a bug underfoot that I could easily squashHer voice was cold devoid of warmth causing Aikin to feel overwhelming dread His thoughtsstalled and he shivered uncontrollably No I wouldnt dare Dr Wilson you have my word Illsteer clear of youAs Norah lifted her foot Aikin breathed a sigh of relief his gaze fixed on her retreating filled with fear and awe Norah had an unexpectedly intimidating presence Savage and formidable Back in her department Norah saw Jolie giving her an approving nod and a thumbsup Ohmy God Norah were you behind those messages in the group chatNorah nodded slightlyJolie moved her chair closer filled with curiosity Did you really take Aikin down You seem so gentle yet youre so tough You must have been the one to post those messages Did you handle it by yourself or did someone help youvrWell yeah Norah chose not to delve into the details that happened in the grove Picking upon Norahs reluctance Jolie wisely retreated to her deskAikin sore from the encounter returned to his department facing the mocking gazes of his colleaguesThe doctor previously mocked by Norah interrupted Look who it is Dr Wilsons socalled boyfriend Who beat you up so badlyIt just shows those who cant win with integrity resort to spreading rumors Fellow doctors beware of Dr Riveras charm offensiveCome on why would Dr Wilson bother with Aikin Im much better lookingBut seriously Dr Wilson is incredible handling Aikin by herself Lets see Aikin try to smear anyones name nowWith his head hung low Aikin walked to his desk only to be greeted by a tap from another doctor as soon as he sat down Gil is asking for you in his officeAfter a scolding from Gil and shutting the office door behind him Aikin couldnt shake off the feeling that luck wasnt on his side today Everything seemed to be going wrong First came the physical confrontation followed by a reprimand Was his job next on the lineAikin only agreed to Madelines proposal because she painted a picture of Norah from a struggling family background And Norah with her stunning beauty had enchanted him Now that lesson learned he hoped that by setting the record straight Norah might let him off the hook As for Madeline he intended to work out a settlement to cover his medical bills