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Chapter 119
Chapter 119
On the other side of town, Gwendolyn peeled off her scrubs and headed straight to Aiken’s office after a long shift at the hospital.
“Dr. Yates?” She knocked lightly on the door before stepping inside.
“Gwendolyn, take a seat,” Aiken, ever the stern figure, beckoned with a rare patience in his voice. “I’ve heard about the incident in Obstetrics. Your skills have been underestimated in the past.”
“It was just basic diagnostics,” Gwendolyn replied, her modesty intact.
“It’s composure under pressure that sets a doctor apart, and you have it. You’re remarkably calm,” Aiken commended her. “Gwendolyn, I want you to get hands–on as soon as possible.”
There was a moment of hesitation before she admitted, “But I haven’t earned my medical license yet.”
“As long as you’re supervised by a licensed physician, it’s all above board. I’ll be here to watch over you,” Aiken reassured her, eager to see her gain more experience and stand on
her own.
“Thank you so much!”
Gwendolyn knew he was grooming her for bigger things.
“It’s the least I can do. We need more competent doctors like you around here. Now, get
back to work.”
“Of course.” Brimming with gratitude, Gwendolyn left the office with a spring in her step, her afternoon filled with renewed vigor.
However, as the day neared its end, she spotted a familiar face at the hospital entrance, one she had hoped to avoid. She turned to leave through the back exit when she heard Gemma’s voice calling after her. “Gwen!” RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only
Gwendolyn paused, her face a mask of cool indifference as she turned back reluctantly. “What are you doing here?”
Gemma stood there, her arms laden with beautifully wrapped boxes, her voice soft and fragile. “I went to the Chadwick family to find you, but Marina said you were at work. So, I’ve been waiting here all day, not wanting to disturb you.”
“What do you want?”
“I’m your mother, Gwen.” Gemma was gentle as she offered a box to Gwendolyn. “I heard, from Nicolette you love apples. I picked out the finest ones just for you.”
The sweetness in her voice almost made Gwendolyn question her memories, and yet it
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also struck her as absurd.
“I don’t love apples,” Gwendolyn corrected her firmly “We ate them because they wes cheap, and we couldn’t afford anything else when I was younger?
Gemma turned a shade paler as she stammered, “… I know I made mistakes. It up to you.”
“When you brought me back from the countryside, you said the same tung Butt out you just wanted me to take Vivien’s place at the altar Gwendolyn’s wore was a but her words carried the weight of unspoken grievances.
Gemma, feeling unappreciated, bit back her frustration. “Howard is the CEO Sus Corp. You should count yourself lucky. It was all a mix–up that led to you marryloge
man.”
“Why don’t you take this good fortune for yourself?” Gwendolyn was icy as shoc
her tone flat and devoid of warmth. “Do I need to remind you what you said at the party banquet last night?”
“Gwen…”
“You’re here because of Howard, aren’t you? You and the rest of them flock to wy the advantages lie,” Gwendolyn was tinged with sadness: “Let this hope die
“Gwen!”
Ignoring Gemma’s pleas, Gwendolyn walked away briskly
“Gwen, wait for me! Oh…!” Gemma stumbled and fell, twisting her ankle
Gwendolyn hesitated for a mere second before hardening her resolve and continuing
forward.
“Gwendolyn, you’d be dead without me! I’ve done you favors, you have no jose wise happened back then…” Gemma was filled with anger and desperation.
Tears threatened to spill from Gwendolyn when a car pulled up beside her
The window rolled down partway to reveal Howard’s stern face. “Gwendolyn gesin
“Okay.” She opened the door and slid into the passenger seat beside him
It took a while for her to steady her emotions, sitting in silence as they drove away from the drama unfolding behind them.