Chapter 276
That evening. Elle managed to convince Linda to join Bondie Private Hospital. To sweeten the deal, the promised an extra three months‘ salary an a bonus, which prompted Landa to resign from her pharmacy jobs that very night.
The following morning at nine, Linda arrived on time at the hospital to start her new role. After a quick one–on–one training session, Ellie took her to the entrance of the ward.
“What on earth are you thinking? A foster daughter expelled by the Janssen family, and she’s not even a trained nurse–what do you expect her to do?” Quinler exclaimed as she stormed out of the ward, pointing at Linila.
Linda lowered her eyelids and pursed her lips, saying nothing, Ellie stepped in front of Landa to shield her from Quinler’s harsh words. “If you don’t want her here, can you personally take care of the patiria!”
Quinler, caught off guard by Ellie’s response, watched as Ellie guided Landa into the ward, a sneer lingering on her lips. When Quinler had been welcomed back into the Janssen family, Linda had always gotten on Quinler’s nerves.
At such a young see. Linda had a strikingly innocent look that only seemed to irritate Quinler more.
ore. Later, Quinlee played a cruel trick, leading the Janssen family to think Linds had inappropriate feelings for Orion
Quinlee had secretly added labor–inducing drugs to Quinlee’s meals, resulting in her losing the baby
As a result, Linda had been beaten and thrown out of the house, banned from ever stepping foot in finerity again. Five years had passed without anyone seeing her, so Quinlee was surprised to see her in Jaslands again
Suddenly, a scream pierced the air as Quinlee entered the ward, followed quickly by Mark. Ellie, who had been in the waiting area ready to answer a call, was met with chaos when she returned to the ward.
Linda lay sprawled on the floor, one hand pressed against her lower back and the other clutching at the ground. Her nurse’s cap was tilted and sweat glistened on her forehead. “Ellie, help. My poor back.”
Earlier, she had spotted a long strand of hair on the shoulder of Orion and had reached out to remove it only to be unexpectedly thrown over his shoulder.
Meanwhile, Orion sat in the wheelchair with his back turned to the dour, quietly wiping his hands with a damp cloth
Ten minutes later, Linda exclaimed in the physical therapy room. “Ellie, I really can’t handle this job” Despite the generous salary Ellie had offered, it didn’t mean much if she didn’t survive to enjoy it
She hadn’t even seen Orion’s face, yet he had almost incapacitated her. Clearly, he must have deep psychological issues. And to make things worse, Quinlee was there too.
“Linda, please hang in there just a bit longer, if it becomes too much, I won’t push you” Ellie gently encouraged. Finding a nurse for Orion was complicated, and frequent changes wouldn’t work.
Just as Ellie was earnestly persuading Linda to stay. Winnie hurriedly entered. I step outside for a moment you two keep talking, Ellie announced before leaving the therapy room.
Winnie sat on the edge of the therapy bed, her gaze towards Linda full of empathy. “Linda, I know about what happened back then. The elders of the Janssen family treated you unjustly
“I understand that you don’t want my help, but your life and your work are yours to shape. Don’t let your feelings toward the Janssen family blind you to this great opportunity.
to face
The staff dormitory behind the hospital is almost finished. If you stay here, at least your living situation will be stable, and you won’t have to uncertainty.”
Listening to Winnie’s heartfelt words, Linda held back her own thoughts. Her resentment towards the Janssen family ran deep. When they left the physical therapy room, they unexpectedly bumped into Quinler, who had come looking for them
Quinler walked up to Winnie, deliberately ignoring Linda. “Winnie, what brings you here? I’m leaving now let’s go together.”
Winnie faced Quinler with a frosty demeanor “From now on, whether you’re the real Quinlee or a fake, you are not allowed to step foot inside my house again.”
Quinler’s smile failed as disbelief washed over her “Winnie, what do you mean?” she demanded, taken aback.
Winnar replied, “Five years ago, Ellie exposed you as Haley and accused you of murder. Although the case eventually died down due to the lack of evidence and your disappearance, Ellie presented your medical record.
“It showed that both you and Ellie share the same inability to conceive. How do you explain that!”
As Quinlee faced Winnie’s probing question, her expression shifted as emotions flickered across her face. Her gaze dropped, and tears threatened
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to spill
Quinler said. “After I fell into the sea, I couldn’t remember who I was for a long time. I was trafficked multiple times and treated horribly. I genuinely don’t know why I can’t conceive, just like Ellic”
Quinlee continued. “Five years ago, I was nearly killed by Ellie, but I always thought about family. Even if you don’t defend me, how can you say such hurtful things!”
“I don’t want to hear your excuses. I just want to remind you that the
e Grant family is different from the Janssen family. I’ve said it: you absolutely
can’t come to the Grant Manor.”
Having said that. Winnie pulled Linda closer, said a few words to Ellie, and then walked away.
Quinlee, overwhelmed by emotion, clenched her fists, trembling with anger. All this because of a medical record, Winnie had barred her from entering the Grant Manor for the sake of the Grant family.
Quinlee thought. Thankfully, I still got Orion as leverage.
promised to be more careful in
Nearby. Ellie glanced at the angry Quinlee as she stepped into the elevator with Linda. “I spoke with the patient; he pr the future,” she reassured Linda.
Ellie added, “And don’t linger quietly behind him; you’ll get used to him soon enough”
Just then, a nurse approached Ellie as Ellie brought Linda to the entrance of the intensive care unit. “Ellie, a guy is looking for you, she said, pointing down the corridor
Following the nurse’s direction, Ellie saw Alex strolling toward her, exuding indifference. Ellie’s mind raced as she quickly shut the door to the ward.
When she turned around, she found Alex already standing right in front of her. He studied Ellie’s face, his gaze narrowing. “Feeling guilty? Are you hiding someone?” he teased, trying to push the door open behind Ellie.
“What do you want!” Ellie’s tone was markedly intense as she forcefully shoved Alex back. Despite Orion’s severely disfigured face, only half of it was affected. If Alex went in now, he would instantly recognize Orion
The more Ellie pushed Alex away from the door, the more curious he became, leading to a tense struggle in the hallway. Finally, Ellie, running out of options, blurted, “Inside are two of my colleagues; they’re doing you know, that kind of work.”
Instantly intrigued, Alex leaned in, whispering in Ellie’s ear, I’ve heard the medical field is pretty scandalous. Have you ever been involved in anything like that Ellie, infuriated, elbowed him away, causing Alex to stumble against her shoulder.
Not far away, Barry watched as Alex seemed to forget why he was visiting the hospital, captivated by Ellie’s presence. Though he wanted to remind Alex why they were there, he didn’t dare say a word.
