Not Your Doormat Anymore novel Chapter 8

I stared at Casey coldly as I questioned her. Each question hit her harder than the last, rendering her powerless to answer.

Her gaze wavered as she subconsciously pulled her hand back, hiding it behind her back and avoiding my gaze.

I had given her an engagement ring, but not once had she worn it. How ironic.

After a brief moment of surprise, Casey huffed and replied, "I'm used to wearing this ring. Why bother with these trivial details? The things you're saying are just nothing but insults to Andrew and me!

"I can't believe this is how you think of me after all these years of being together. You truly disappoint me, Jace!"

I laughed out of spite, almost wanting to clap for her. She was the first person to make cheating sound so refreshing.

I looked over to Andrew, who was currently in the changing room. I could see a hint of smugness in his gaze.

I then glanced at Casey and replied, "You can say whatever you want. I'm not going to marry you regardless."

Her face paled instantly. I turned and left without bothering to look at her.

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Upon my arrival at the hospital, a critical patient was brought in as soon as I stepped foot into the consultation room.

My eyes widened upon seeing the woman on the stretcher. A sudden wave of panic and guilt swept over me out of nowhere.

Kourtney Gomez's arrival came earlier than expected.

Paul Sander, the accompanying doctor, said, "The patient's heart stopped twice on her way here. She has a heart condition and needs surgery immediately."

I clenched my fists and replied, "Take her to the operating room."

As I made preparations, Paul continued, "Her health has always been poor, and she's had multiple checkups in different hospitals. We're really counting on you this time, Dr. Ranford."

I nodded as memories from my past life flooded back. I could recall all of Kourtney's symptoms as if they were carved into my brain, but I still asked again to be sure.