The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 132

What in the world was I supposed to do?

Just as I was drowning in my own despair, the sudden ringing of the phone on the coffee table jolted me.

It was Leon Lennox.

He had gone out of his way to help me so much recently, and he even got reprimanded by the hospital board for it. I felt incredibly guilty.

I couldn't fathom why he was calling this late.

Forcing myself to pull it together, I took a deep breath and answered.

"Dr. Hayes, I'm so sorry, I..." Leon stammered slightly. "I just saw your missed calls."

Before leaving work, I had been worried about him and called twice, but he hadn't picked up. He must have just checked his log and returned the call.

Understanding instantly washed over me. "I'm the one who should be apologizing," I said, my voice heavy with regret. "I saw the hospital's official statement. Dr. Lennox, I owe you a massive favor."

"Come on, Selena, don't say that. We're friends," Leon replied effortlessly, half-joking. "Besides, I was fighting for justice. That reprimand is basically a badge of honor."

"But it means you can't be evaluated for your title this year. Won't this ruin your chances for promotion?"

"I think being a resident is just fine. If I had to work around the clock like Ferris, I'd probably gain another twenty pounds from stress eating."

Hearing his goofy tone, a lump formed in my throat, and tears threatened to spill.

The career advancement that Vivian and Ferris treated as the absolute center of the universe meant absolutely nothing to Leon.

The next day at the Department of Anesthesiology, I asked the head nurse about the intern dormitories.

"I thought you were a Port Capital local, Selena. Why the sudden interest in the dorms?" she asked.

I obviously couldn't tell her that I was currently living in Ferris's luxury apartment, or that a divorce was looming. I kept it vague. "It's not very convenient staying at home all the time. Plus, living in the dorms will help me build a little nest egg."

The head nurse nodded in understanding. "Sure thing. I know Liam Lockwood over in HR pretty well. I'll ask him for you later."

She was a woman of action. Right after afternoon rounds, she pulled me aside. "The women's dorms are usually double occupancy. You'll need to submit a formal application first, and Liam's department will handle the exact room assignment."

I was just about to ask for the details when Zelda's unmistakable, booming voice cut in. "What a coincidence! Are you looking for a place too, Dr. Hayes?"

The head nurse and I spun around, finding Zoey and Zelda standing just a few feet away.