The Captain I Married by Chance novel Chapter 473

Like boss, like subordinates.

She could only hope they were just messing around.

"It's Dr. Hayes, you idiot."

"..."

A muffled thud echoed through the door.

The smartass had clearly just been smacked.

The corners of Nora's lips twitched upward. She checked the time, set an alarm on her phone, and closed her eyes, instantly letting the exhaustion pull her under.

Years on the job had given her the ability to fall asleep anywhere, at any time.

The faint, lingering scent of Nathan's cedarwood cologne clung to the cot, and that familiar, comforting aroma helped her relax completely, sinking into a deep slumber.

Outside, the low hum of conversation continued.

But they were clearly mindful of her presence, keeping their voices at a whisper.

Nora felt her body go entirely limp, her consciousness floating in a hazy void.

A memory from years ago bubbled to the surface.

She was walking home late one night after a grueling shift at a local coffee shop.

The cafe had run a massive promotion, leaving her working hours past her usual clock-out time, and the streets were deserted.

She had recently dealt with a creepy manager who kept making inappropriate advances, leaving her constantly on edge during these late-night walks.

Even though she had stuck to the main roads, the cold night air and the absolute emptiness of the streets offered zero comfort.

Every hair on her arms stood up in high alert.

A faint cry echoed through the night.

When she heard the first cat cry, Nora thought her mind was playing tricks on her.

She instinctively quickened her pace, desperate to get home.

But less than twenty feet later, the sound echoed again.

It sounded like a female cat in heat.

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