Chapter 255
“I just saw her coming out of William’s room,” Laurel continued “Maybe she can tell us about his condition?”
I felt multiple gazes turn our way. Sweat beaded on my forehead as I kept my face down, praying my disguise would hold.
Blake may recognize me!
“Dr. Evans,” Blake called. “What can you tell us about my grandfather?”
Dr. Evans positioned herself between us. “Regarding what Miss Rose mentioned –
But Blake’s focus had already shifted to me. I could feel his gaze like a physical touch.
“Why are you trembling?” he asked, suddenly closer.
My hands were shaking so badly the instruments on my tray rattled. Pain and fear had overwhelmed me, making my entire body visibly tremble.
I didn’t answer. I couldn’t risk him recognizing my voice.
I asked you a question,” Blake said, his tone hardening. “Answer me.”
Dr. Evans blocked his path. “Mr. Parker, this is my new apprentice. She’s not used to intense situations or someone with your… presence. Her nervousness is understandable.”
She offered a tight smile. “I know you’re upset, but there’s no need to intimidate a young nurse.”
Before Blake could respond, the emergency room door opened. A nurse looked around the hallway.
“Is Blake Parker here? Mr. William Parker is asking for his grandson. He’s refusing treatment until he sees you.”
“That’s me,” Blake said, attention momentarily diverted.
“I’ll be right there,” he told the nurse, then took one last look at me before following her into the emergency room.
When the door closed, my legs nearly gave out. Dr. Evans quickly steadied me.
“That was close,” I whispered, voice as shaky as my
“Let’s go before he returns,” Dr. Evans said, guiding me toward the elevator.
We’d taken only a few steps when a hand grabbed my wrist. I turned to find Laurel staring at me, eyes narrowed.
“Wait,” she said, her voice carrying a clear threat despite its softness.
Laurel’s move made my body lock up instantly. Dr. Evans looked like she might faint.
“Miss Rose…” Dr. Evans started, barely above a whisper.
“Miss, Laurel cut in, smiling at me. “That man is my fiancé. He ust lost his ex–wife, so he’s not in the best mood. Don’t
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take it personally.”
“If he offended you, I’m sorry on his behalf.
It took me a second to catch on. Laurel thought Blake was interested in me – this random nurse. She wasn’t trying to expose me; she was marking her territory.
I almost laughed.
“It’s okay,” I mumbled. “I wasn’t offended. Having you as his fiancée is lucky. He should appreciate that.”
“I hope you two are happy together.”
My blessing seemed to satisfy her. Her face relaxed into a real smile. “Thanks. We will be.”
“We need to go now,” Dr. Evans jumped in, grabbing my arm. She nodded quickly to Laurel before pulling me away.
As we headed toward the elevator, Thalia’s voice drifted after us
“Seriously, Laurel? she scoffed. “Why worry about some scared little nurse? Blake would never look twice at someone that pathetic.”
You never know,” Laurel answered, dropping her voice. “I’m not dealing with another Audrey Sinclair now that we finally got rid of the first one.”
The moment we reached Dr. Evans‘ office and the door closed, my strength vanished. My legs gave out completely. If Dr. Evans‘ students hadn’t caught me, I would’ve crashed to the floor.
Dr. Evans looked at my half–conscious body and sighed. “Get her to the private room.”
Through the fog closing in around me, I heard her phone call. “Dr. Clarke? That patient I mentioned… can you see her?”
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