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    “Bryson acted with your best interests at heart. You should focus on getting better soon. That way, when Norah returns, we can all go out and have some fun together,” Susanna suggested.


    While munching on her apple, Joanna nodded in agreement. “You have a point. I wish there was a magic pill to fix my wound instantly. Being stuck in bed with nothing to do but y games is so frustrating. At least you came to see me. Bryson is always swamped. He hardly finds time to spend with me. I feel a bit neglected. It seems like no one bothers to visit me even though I’m hurt,” Joanna expressed her disappointment.


    With her eyes wide open, Susanna retorted, “That can’t be true. You’re wonderful. It’s just that others don’t see it. Right, Mr. Garcia?”


    Duncan, who was nearby, quietly agreed with a nod, supporting Susanna’s statement.


    Joanna smiled and said, “Susanna, you always know what to say. I’m feeling better already. Here, have some apples.”


    Joanna handed a slice of apple to Susanna. “You’re such a sweetheart. Susanna, drop by whenever you can, and share stories of Norah’s brave exploits.”


    As Susanna bit into the apple, she responded with enthusiasm. “Please! I’m all ears!”


    “I had been friends with Norah for a year at that point, and there was this one time we went out…” Joanna began recounting her adventures with Norah, and Susanna felt as if she were right there with them.


    Joanna’s voice carried out of the ward, as the door was open.


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    Kaiden, passing by, paused at the door, drawn in by her voice. When Duncan exited and noticed Kaiden lingering, he shot Kaiden a stern look and said, “Next time, juste in if you want to listen. Don’t hang in the doorway, or I won’t be polite.”


    Had Kaiden been a stranger to Joanna, Duncan might have resorted to more than just words. Overwhelmed by Duncan’smanding presence, Kaiden offered a timid nod to indicate he was listening.


    Once Duncan departed, Kaiden stepped inside the ward.


    “Kaiden, what brings you here?” Joanna asked.


    Kaiden had been visiting the hospital to check on Kasan and asionally stopped by Joanna’s ward, making them acquaintances.


    “I was wondering when Norah will return. Kasan is awaiting her diagnostic expertise,” Kaiden rified.


    Susanna asked, “Why hold out for Norah when the hospital is teeming with doctors? Besides, Norah’s a cardiologist—would she assist with external injuries?”


    “Hey!” Kaiden felt annoyed but held back, mindful of Susanna’s influential background.


    Previously, Spencer had informed Kaiden that Susanna belonged to the Scott family. Therefore, Kaiden felt the need to tread carefully around Susanna, always taking the time to exin things patiently whenever they met. Kaiden sensed that Susanna somewhat disliked him, asionally provoking him on purpose.


    “Well…” Susanna stated, “The truth is, I’m also clueless about the date of Norah’s return.”


    Kaiden took a moment to calm himself. Judging from Susanna’s expression, he had assumed she knew when Norah would return.


    Since only Susanna and Joanna knew Norah’s whereabouts, and Kaiden had no direct line to Norah, he waspelled to seek information here.


    With persistence, he probed, “Is it on your mind?”


    Susanna could tell that Kaiden’s inquiries about Norah’s location were aimed at setting the stage for Kason and Norah to spend time together. Thinking Norah might still be spending some time with Sean overseas, Susanna doubted Kason’s chances.


    In her eyes, Kaiden’s attempts to help Kason chase after Norah seemed futile. Kaiden had no choice but to observe Susanna’s sly grin and quietly swallow his pride.


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