The Cold Surgeon's Contract Bride novel Chapter 537

On the way back to my department, I texted Caspian to ask if he had really gone back. He seemed busy, replying with just two brief messages.

"Yes, I'm back at my hospital."

"Are you missing me already, Selena?"

The better I got to know Caspian, the more he loved to tease me. I had no idea how to respond to that, so I just typed: "I haven't even properly thanked Dr. Cross for saving my life yet. You have to let me know the next time you're in Port Capital."

After I hit send, I didn't get a reply. I didn't wait around for one either, quickly diving back into my grueling workload.

Over the next week, I was so swamped I had to squeeze in time just to eat. Thankfully, Leon was incredibly thoughtful, dropping off food for me every now and then, which kept my stomach from throwing a tantrum.

But Leon only had time for quick food drop-offs; he didn't even have a chance to drive me home, as neurosurgery was just as insanely busy.

One afternoon, as Amber and I dragged ourselves out of the OR, she groaned, her face contorted in misery. "Selena, I think I'm broken. I'm literally starving to death..."

"It's fine if your stomach is dead, as long as you're still breathing. You've worked so hard these past few days. Come on, my treat at The Staff Canteen," I said, slinging an arm around her shoulders and coaxing a smile.

It wasn't just me who was swamped; she was completely overwhelmed too, barely having time for a date with her boyfriend. She was utterly exhausted.

Amber followed me into the canteen. We found a spot, and she let out a massive sigh of relief. She took a huge gulp of soup, then frowned at me. "Selena, didn't they say a new Deputy Director was transferring in? Why hasn't he shown up yet?"

"That is an excellent question. I was wondering the same thing. Why hasn't this hotshot arrived yet? We're all dying for him to get here," I sighed softly.