“Why haven’t you been here these past few days?” he asked sharply. “Don’t you remember that you’re a doctor, required to be at your patient’s side continuously? Your absence leads to complications. Can you handle the consequences?”
Irritation surged within Katelyn. Silenced and incapacitated by Sophia’s treachery, she opted not to explain herself to Neil. Her voice cold, she met his gaze firmly.
“Your doubts are unnecessary. I am fully accountable for my patients.”
“But it seems you’re neglecting your responsibilities. You were nowhere to be found except by Katelyn!” Neil’s eyes narrowed with accusation. Throughout Katelyn’s enforced sleep, Hades, who claimed to be her close friend, had neither visited nor checked on Carol’s health. It made no sense. It was as though Katelyn and Hades never coincided.
“You often say Katelyn is a dear friend, yet you vanished when she needed you most,” Neil said, his voice tinged with suspicion. “Perhaps your friendship isn’t as deep as you claim.”
With a sarcastic smirk, Katelyn let out a mocking laugh. “You needn’t fret over our friendships. Perhaps you should have your own head examined if you find the time.”
Katelyn maintained her composure. She had thought Neil noticed the timing irregularities and sought to confront her. Neil’s anger simmered, his icy demeanor palpable.
“Mind how you speak to me! Don’t assume you can act recklessly just because I’ve shown restraint.”
Katelyn responded with a shrug, her tone dismissive. “Do as you see fit. If not for Katelyn and Mrs. Wheeler, I’d avoid you altogether. Push me, and I’ll ensure everyone knows that siding with the Wheeler Group means making an enemy of me.”
Her threat carried the weight of severe consequences for the Wheeler family. With Hades’ extensive influence and resources among the elite, she knew the fear they harbored of health crises far outweighed the dread of financial loss.
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Neil, struck dumb for a moment, his expression darkened. “You are arrogant!” he declared. His intense gaze fixed on her stoic face, burning with a desire to strip away her facade. One day, he vowed, he would expose Hades’ true nature completely.
Katelyn’s patience had worn thin. She stared back at Neil icily. “This is your final warning. Leave me alone. I have no time for your juvenile antics.”
Neil’s hands clenched into fists, his expression turning threatening. Undisturbed, Katelyn turned to enter Carol’s room. Their heated exchange had echoed right outside the door, audible to Carol inside.
Katelyn set the medical kit on the table and closed the door, her manner becoming tender. “Are you feeling any discomfort?” she inquired softly.
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Carol shook her head gently, her voice tinged with weariness. “Is Neil causing you trouble again? I’ll speak with him later.”
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