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    She gently wiped away Susanna’s tears with a tissue. “Phillip, if you don’t know what to say, it’s better to stay quiet. Don’t cry, Susanna. Remember what I told you?”


    Emotions overwhelmed Susanna as tears filled her eyes. Although she was confident in handling Nancy, the sight of her mother’s kindness towards Nancy saddened her.


    “Norah just called me to ask about you. Don’t be scared of Nancy. You are their biological daughter, while Nancy is just adopted. Your mother is all she has. Look at your family; who else but your mother cares about Nancy?”


    Shocked, Susanna shook her head. “No one.”


    Indeed, besides her mother, no one seemed to take an interest in Nancy. Her father loved her; he visited her daily.


    “As Norah mentioned, Nancy’s biggest wish is for you to be unhappy. Don’t let your anger give her that satisfaction. You need to recover quickly.”


    Inspired by these words, Susanna’s eyes brightened. “You’re right, Joanna. I should concentrate on getting better.”


    Joanna recounted the whole situation to Norah over the phone, prompting a chuckle from Norah.


    “Susanna can be quite sensitive at times. She could use a bit offort. Thanks for helping her, Joanna.”


    “No need for thanks. Susanna is a friend to both of us. Phillip may excel at work, but he’s not the best at offering emotional support,” Joanna remarked.


    “He’s usually so capable, but he seems lost when ites toforting Susanna,” Norah mused, finding the situation peculiar but not dwelling on it. After exchanging a few more casual remarks, they bid each other farewell, ending the call.


    As Norah stepped out into the corridor, she noticed Baylor holding a medical record.


    “Dr. Wilson,” Baylor greeted warmly.


    “Dr. Padi,” Norah acknowledged before preparing to move on. Baylor quickened his pace to catch up.


    “How are you finding the emergency department? Dr. kely has mentioned your name multiple times, suggesting you transfer to the cardiac surgery department.”


    “I believe your presence there suffices,” Norah replied with a gentle smile, inadvertently causing Baylor’s expression to falter. Baylor interpreted her response as mockery. Despite spending considerable time in the cardiac surgery department, he hadn’t received any acknowledgment from Toby.


    In contrast, Norah’s name frequently cropped up in Toby’s conversations, her recent surgery bing the subject of department-wide study and admiration.


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