Chapter 41
Chapter 41
Hearing the curses behind her, Ellie quickened her pace. She had tricked Alex into thinking an anesthetist was coming, but she hadn’t given him any anesthesia. If not for the tools in her hand, Alex might have jumped up to punch her.
Dr. Tate stopped Ellie as she was about to leave. “Mr. Warren has been admitted, so you’ll stay in general surgery for now until he’s discharged.”
Ellie frowned, “Dr. Tate, I have other work to do.”
“Follow my plan, and I’ll apply for your full–time position when you get back, so work hard,” Vance said.
“I’ll go back to my department to grab some things, Ellie reluctantly agreed.
Ellie approached Alex’s hospital room, hearing Nancy scolding um from outside. It seemed Alex had gotten into a fight with one of Haley’s admirers, leading to a police station visit after taking on a group by himself.
Ellie knocked and entered the room.
Nancy’s tone softened a bit when she saw Ellie. She pulled Ellie over ons bedside and said, “If you and Haley are serious.
I should visit the Owen family to discuss making it official You can’t keep getting into fights like this.”
Alex glanced at Ellie casually. “Take Ellie with you. She’s close with Haley, so she’ll help things go smoothly,” he said, emphasizing the last few words.
Ellie looked down. She knew her feelings for Alex would fade, but hearing about his engagement still stung.
She tried to keep her emotions in check and replied softly, “Even though Haley is my friend, it’s not appropriate for me to go. I’m the younger one, and it’s not my place.”
Nancy looked at Ellie with a loving expression, as if she were her own daughter. “Ellie, you have to help with Alex’s wedding, It’s just you two kids in our family. When you get married, I’ll make sure you have a grand wedding”
“Thank you,” Ellie said, appreciating Nancy’s kindness. She had always treated Ellie like her own daughter, even spoiling her a bit. Ellie was grateful, but she didn’t want to owe the Warrens more than she already did.
“I’ll step out for a bit,” Ellie said, turning to leave. She noticed Alex had picked up the phone she’d left on the nightstand.
As Ellie leaned over to grab the phone, Alex playfully moved it out of reach. She walked around the bed, but he switched hands, keeping it away. Frustrated, Ellie stopped and looked at Arx, who tilted his head back with a defiant look.
“Don’t bully Ellie. Just look at you,” Nancy chided, tapping Alex lightly on the head and taking the phone from him. She handed it to Ellie
Alex winced. “Mom, I just got stitches. Can’t you choose another spot! He shot a sharp glance at Ellie as he spoke.
Ellie grabbed her phone and turned to leave. As she opened the door, she saw Haley standing in the hallway, fixing her makeup.
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