Love on the Fast Track (Derek and Norah)

Chapter 143:

The wind always felt stranger on the rooftop. As Norah climbed up, her hair swirled around her, and the hem of

her white coat made a soft rustling sound.

“Dr. Padilla, how can | help you today?” Norah moved closer to Baylor, her hands tucked in her pockets.

Norah and Baylor, having worked together at the hospital for stime, were just regular colleagues. But

recently, Norah had started to see Baylor in a slightly more positive light, especially after his supportive

comments during a recent group discussion.

Even though Norah suspected Baylor was the writer of the anonymous letter, she hadn't found any proof yet and

chose to keep her suspicions to herself until she did.

Baylor glanced over at Norah, admiring her beauty and acknowledging her competence as a doctor. He knew she

was talented, having witnessed her skills firsthand in many operations they had done together.

“Last twe talked about the promotion to attending physician. Today, Jamison toldthe position is

available,” Baylor said, facing Norah and trying to gauge her reaction. “I know you were supposed to get that

promotion, Dr. Wilson,” he continued slowly. “I saw Dr. Austin handing a report to the hospital director's office,

and the next day, | was promoted.”

“So, you're implying that Dr. Austin wrote the anonymous letter, Dr. Padilla?” Norah's expression turned cold as

she spoke, a hint of scorn in her voice.

“Yes, | thought it over and decided you should know. Don’t be fooled by Dr. Austin, Dr. Wilson.”

“Okay. | understand. Thank you for lettingknow, Dr. Padilla.”

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Understanding the situation, Norah didn’t want to stay and talk any longer with Baylor. She left the rooftop with a

stern expression.

Baylor returned to the department with a smug smile, only to be met by Jolie’s unhappy face.

“Hey, Dr. Padilla, congratulations on the promotion. You've been all smiles today,” Jolie remarked.

Baylor sat down confidently and said, “Am | supposed to cry over a promotion? You're quite the comedian, Dr.

Austin.”

Jolie clenched her teeth, finding Baylor's newfound arrogance even more irritating. Despite her unwitting help

with his promotion, he showed no appreciation and treated her dismissively.

“Well, congratulations, Dr. Padilla,” Jolie said, her congratulations coming out strained and insincere. Her eyes

betrayed her true feelings as she started to plan her next move.

Norah decided to investigate and find out who was behind the anonymous letter—not just take Baylor's word for

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Norah made her way to Kason’s ward. Her previous visits had been met with his sleepy state.

This time, Norah was relieved to find Kason awake.

“Norah, you're here?” As soon as Kason spotted her entrance, his eyes instantly followed her.

Given Kason'’s weakened state from his injuries, Kaiden slightly adjusted the bed so Kason could sit up a bit,

making communication easier.

Norah checked on Kason, noticing that the wound on his leg was especially bad and would need a lot of tto

heal. “Why run around getting hurt? Why not just stay hand rest?” Norah stood up straight, speaking

without much warmth. “It hurtsto see you like this.”

Kason, looking pale, murmured an apology, “I'm sorry for causing you to worry.”

“Make sure you stay in the hospital until you're fully recovered. Once you're out, you should rest at home. I'm

not sure what risky plans you have in mind, but I do know your injuries have caused concerns for many.”

Kason glanced around to see Norah, Kaiden, and Spencer all looking at him with concern. He offered a weak

smile. “Alright.”

“Actions speak louder than words.” Norah and Kason had known each other for quite stime, and any initial

awkwardness had disappeared. She valued her friendships deeply.

Kaiden observed Norah with great admiration, intrigued by this strong-willed woman. “Norah is quite the rebel.

Don't fall for his promises now. Once you're gone, he'll go back to his old ways.”

Spencer was astonished by Kaiden’s boldness. Kaiden could feel Kason'’s stern look. “Seriously, he left the

hospital early last tafter his wrist surgery and immediately got caught up in work, neglecting his recovery.”

Hearing this, Norah's gaze turned colder as she looked at Kason. “So, you think my worry is just for show and not

worth your attention? Got it. I'll keep quiet about it from now on,” Norah said coldly.

She then turned to Kaiden. “Please, ensure Kason is looked after. I'm leaving.”

Kaiden was confused. Things hadn’t gone as he expected. He hurried after her and said, “Norah, | do care about

your words.”

Kason'’s voice was weak but determined. “Norah!”

Norah stopped and turned around, disbelief in her eyes. Despite his weakened state, Kason’s strong presence

was undiminished. He looked at Norah tenderly and repeated, “Norah...”

Kaiden scratched his head, musing, “Last time, after his surgery, Kason had called out ‘Norah.’ Could that be a

special nicknfor her?”

The last tKason whispered her nickname, Norah thought he might have recalled their shared past. But since

he hadn't brought it up after waking, she chose not to ask. But this tseemed to be different.

Spencer sensed something was off and cover to Kaiden, wrapping an arm around his shoulder. “Norah,

Kason, Kaiden, and | need to talk about something. You guys catch up. We'll be right back.”

“What do we need to talk about? Is...” Before Kaiden could finish, Spencer covered Kaiden’s mouth and pulled

him out of Kason’s ward.

Outside Kason’s ward, Kaiden brushed off Spencer's hand. “Spencer, why did we have to leave? Kason might

need my help with his advances toward Norah!”

“Oh, con! You idiot! Your presence there does nothing good. Can't you read the room? They have something

to talk about.”

“I didn’t notice that. Anyway, just give them privacy. We'll hang around by the door.”

Spencer secretly hoped for Kason and Norah to get closer. With Norah near, his chances of winning Sean’s heart

grew stronger.

Back in the ward, Norah turned around and approached Kason. “Did you recall something?”

“Yes,” Kason’s eyes had been fixed on Norah since she entered. “I recall something.”

Norah tightly clenched her left hand as she looked down. “What exactly do you recall?” She sounded hesitant. It

had been quite a while, and she doubted whether Kason truly remembered those things.