She lowered her eyes as she walked over to pack up the medical kit, not forgetting her duties as a doctor. "The wound shouldn't get wet for now. Disinfect it once a day, and try to wear loose clothing to avoid irritating the wound."
She placed the medications down. "This one is for oral use, and this one is for external application." Wayne didn't turn around, merely responding with a faint "Hmm." Scarlett didn't say much more either.picked up her medical kit and walked out. She entered her car and drove back to the hospital, and it was almost eleven o'clock by the time she arrived. She grabbed a bite to eat at the hospital cafeteria. Just as she returned to her department, the director called her into his office. "I've decided to send Belinda Carl to the training at the Second District Hospital," the director said, his expression serious, as if he had something difficult to say. Scarlett was taken aback and couldn't help but ask, "Wasn't I supposed to go?" "You know, all those high-tech medical devices in our hospital were donated by Gray's Corporation. President Gray asked me to look after Dr. Berlinda and it's not something I can refuse. Hearing Wayne's name made Scarlett a bit nervous. Although she had become Wayne Gray's wife with the approval of both families, the two of them had never officially met. She had only seen him in financial magazines and on TV. Him and Belinda? Scarlett felt a pang in her heart but maintained a calm expression. "Is that so?" she asked. "Yes, we have full confidence in your professionalism and medical skills," the director reassured her. Among the young doctors, she was the one he admired the most. Scarlett lowered her eyes. "I understand." She knew that as the wife forced upon him, she was insignificant and would never hold a place in his heart. "I have a surgery this afternoon, so I'll be leaving now," she said. She knew deep down that this situation was beyond repair. The director sighed and let her go about her work. By the afternoon, after two surgeries, she was utterly exhausted. She washed her hands, took off her blue surgical gown, and sat down to rest. Belinda walked in. "Dr. Norman" she said with a smile. "How about I treat you to dinner?" "I will be tired by then and would love to go straight home and rest," Callie politely declined. She and Belinda were not particularly close but merely colleagues. They had graduated from the same university, the same year. But Belinda had a strong, competitive personality. She loved being in the spotlight and comparing herself to others. Scarlett, on the other hand, preferred quiet and enjoyed reading. They were simply not on the same wavelength. That's why they never became good friends but mere colleagues. "I see," Belinda replied, looking troubled. "Actually, I need to talk to you about something." Scarlett stood up to hang her coat, not looking at her. "Be fast about it." For some reason, knowing that Belinda had a connection with Wayne made Scarlett want to distance herself even more. "You've probably heard by now, right? I'm really sorry, I didn't know the director would..." "It's fine you also deserve good things," Scarlett interrupted her. Belinda lowered her eyes, her gaze shifting. "Also, about me not being at the hospital last night, could you keep that a secret? I’m about to start an internship at the main hospital, and I don't want any complications." The excuse seemed a bit cheap. Scarlett knew Belinda liked to play these kinds of games and said, "I won't say anything." Covering a shift for a colleague was a common affair. Everyone had emergencies from time to time. Outside the hospital, the sky was getting darker, and the streetlights had already come on. A white SUV was parked at the entrance. Bryan was inside, boasting "My friends medical skills are exceptional bravo!. Wayne lounged lazily in the car, recalling how calm and efficient she was while treating his wound. He had to admit, he was impressed with her abilities. "Miss carl," Christopher reminded from the front seat. Wayne lowered the car window. Belinda walked over. Bryan saw her and raised an eyebrow slightly. "Belinda." "You know her?" Henry asked, turning around. Bryan nodded. "She was my classmate in medical school. Wayne looked up, a glimmer of light flashing in his eyes. Was she the one who saved him last night and treated his wounds today? She— Christopher sighed, "Is Cupid finally awake?" Had he finally decided to play matchmaker for his boss? Bryan frowned slightly ."What are you talking about?" "President Gray." At that moment, Belinda walked over, interrupting their conversation.Bryan came here looking for Scarlett , hitching a ride with wayne. When Belinda approached them, Bryan opened the car door and got out, saying, "I'm heading off." After he left, Belinda got into the car and sat across from Wayne, feeling a bit uneasy. She realized that wayne might have mistaken her for someone else. However, she also recognized the benefits of being close to him. The dean had always admired Scarlett, and suddenly, the opportunity to intern at the Second District Hospital was given to her, all because of wayne. Belinda decided to seize this man. Such a good thing, such an opportunity, was rare. She felt that fate was favoring her, and she had to grab it. "I won't lose this opportunity never," she said in her mind, lifting her gaze. Wayne seemed surprised that she had made a decision so quickly. He shifted slightly, appearing casual but actually curious about her answer. "I don't want anything." For him to promise marriage, there must have been a s
"Miss Norman? I'm President Gray's assistant. He requests your presence. Please come with me." Upon seeing Christopher, Scarlett was momentarily stunned. She quickly lowered her gaze to hide the fact that she recognized him. The last time she had treated someone for an injury on behalf of Bryan, it was this man who had opened the door. So, he was Gray's assistant? And the injured person was wayne? "Miss Norman, please." Christopher's tone grew firmer when he saw she wasn't moving. Scarlett gathered her thoughts and replied, "I have to work." It was a clear refusal. She had no desire to see that man. "Miss Norman, think carefully. Given your current situation, if you upset President Gray, losing your job would be the least of your worries. It could ruin your entire career as a doctor." The threat was obvious. Scarlett clenched her fists tightly. Her father only provided for the surgery costs; her mother's treatment and care expenses were all covered by her salary. She
Hadn't he thrown her to that sleazy guy? Why did he show up again? To laugh at her? Ha! "Wayne Gray?" She pointed at the man exuding a menacing aura. Perhaps it was the alcohol, but her courage had swelled, and fear was a foreign concept to her at that moment. "You—you’re such a jerk!" Wayne's face darkened instantly. Christopher and Mrs. Robert kept their heads down, not daring to breathe loudly. Scarlett staggered her way over, grabbing Wayne's tie and yanking him toward her. "Do you think I actually wanted to marry you? Do you think you're some kind of god?" The overwhelming smell of alcohol made wayne frown continuously, a hint of anger flickering in his eyes. He swiftly grabbed her wrist. "I think you've lost your mind." What kind of woman would follow any man? He wanted her to back off, but she was as stubborn as a mule, refusing to let go. When Scarlett followed jeff, he regretted it. This woman, no matter what, was his wife in name. The thought of her being
"Not seeing anyone," Wayne said as he pushed open the office door. "Get me a cup of coffee." With that, he walked towards his desk. "President Ortiz said if you don't see him, he won't leave today." Wayne glanced back at his secretary. The secretary immediately lowered her head. "Bring him in," he said as he sat down and unbuttoned his suit jacket. Soon, the secretary came in with a cup of coffee, followed by jeff. jeff wore a face full of resentment as he started questioning, "That woman, where did you find her?" Wayne picked up his coffee and gestured for the secretary to leave. Only then did he look up at jeff. "Look at what she did to me!" jeff pointed at his neck, where a visible scar lay, and his wrist was wrapped in bandages. "She nearly severed my tendons." Wayne's gaze briefly lingered on jeff's injuries, feeling a strange sense of satisfaction. Feigning ignorance, he asked, "How did it happen?" jeff, still shaken, replied, "That woman had a knife! Her
"Not seeing anyone," Wayne said as he pushed open the office door. "Get me a cup of coffee." With that, he walked towards his desk. "President Ortiz said if you don't see him, he won't leave today." Wayne glanced back at his secretary. The secretary immediately lowered her head. "Bring him in," he said as he sat down and unbuttoned his suit jacket. Soon, the secretary came in with a cup of coffee, followed by jeff. jeff wore a face full of resentment as he started questioning, "That woman, where did you find her?" Wayne picked up his coffee and gestured for the secretary to leave. Only then did he look up at jeff. "Look at what she did to me!" jeff pointed at his neck, where a visible scar lay, and his wrist was wrapped in bandages. "She nearly severed my tendons." Wayne's gaze briefly lingered on jeff's injuries, feeling a strange sense of satisfaction. Feigning ignorance, he asked, "How did it happen?" jeff, still shaken, replied, "That woman had a knife! Her
Everyone was puzzled. How could it be such a coincidence? Both of them had something urgent? Belinda also sensed something was off. If she had misheard earlier, what about now? Her eyes darted back and forth between Wayne and Scarlett, trying to figure out what was going on. "Dr. Norman, what urgent matter do you have?" she asked cautiously. Scarlett wanted to blurt out that she was wayne's wife and let him explain everything to Belinda. But in reality, she didn't dare. She couldn't afford to offend this man. Having already lost the chance to work at the Second District Hospital, she couldn't risk losing her job here as well. So, she shrank back like a quail, "My grandpa called me back for something urgent. I couldn't refuse. I didn't expect President Gray to have something urgent too. What a coincidence, haha—" She forced out a laugh. She hoped to muddle through, but Wayne had to stir the pot. "Coincidentally, my grandpa called me too. Where does your grandpa live?
A sudden noise startled Scarlett. As she turned around, she accidentally knocked over a box, which fell to the ground with a loud clang! Shane glared at her, his immense anger making his expression terrifying. She hurriedly tried to explain, "I... I didn't mean to..." As she spoke, she crouched down to pick up the box. Just as her fingers were about to touch it, her wrist was grabbed with such force that it felt like her bones might shatter. Pain! It felt like her hand was about to break and cold sweat broke out from the intense pain. Wayne's eyes were bloodshot with rage. "Get your filthy hands off it!" With that, he violently shoved her away.scarllet was caught off guard and fell backward, hitting her head on the corner of a cabinet. The sharp pain left her momentarily numb, her head buzzing. She could feel warm liquid trickling down and reached back to touch her neck, feeling something sticky. No surprise, it was blood, but not much. She lifted her eyes, peering through a
Old Master Gray had already anticipated this. At that moment, Butler Ronald seemed to understand as well. "You wanted me to find a heart..." Before he could finish his sentence, Scarlett emerged with a medical kit. Butler Ronald immediately fell silent. Old Master Gray stood up from the sofa, leaning on his cane, and said to Scarlett, "Follow me." With that, Old Master Gray headed towards the study. Scarlett placed the medical kit on the table and followed him inside. Sitting down in the chair behind his desk, Old Master Gray's expression turned sorrowful. "Wayne's parents passed away early. I raised him. During his school years, he stayed in the dorms, and after graduating from college, he moved out of the old house to take over the company. He's been so busy ever since that he hardly ever comes back." Old Master Gray's voice was low. Wayne's father was his eldest son, and the pain of outliving one's child never truly fades, no matter how many years pass. There were reasons w