?<strong>Chapter 794:</strong>


    Belinda parted her lips to retort but hesitated.


    She then shot him a fierce re. “You’re just trying to rile me up.”


    Lucas shrugged nonchntly, deliberately saying, “I’m simply stating the truth. After all, it’s only natural for someone like you to feel apprehensive about being irresistibly drawn toward me.”


    Belinda found his audacity so amusing that she nearlyughed out loud. “Fine! I’ll let you teach me how to swim. But not today. We’ll start the day after tomorrow!”


    “Deal,” Lucas replied with an enthusiastic smile and a nod of agreement.


    Having made their ns clear, Lucas didn’t linger any longer. After cing the ice pack down on the table with care, he stood up and left.


    The following day.


    As Belinda entered her office, she saw Kylee.


    In a casual tone, she inquired, “Is Braden’s surgery scheduled for tomorrow?”


    When Belinda questioned Kylee about the surgery, Kylee responded, “No, Braden’s operation has been postponed until next week.”


    Belinda immediately furrowed her brows in confusion. “What caused the rescheduling?” she asked, her curiosity piqued.


    Kylee chuckled derisively, a hint of disdain in her voice. “Naturally, it’s because my mentor is busy. He has numerous surgeries lined up, with three scheduled for tomorrow. So, inevitably, Braden’s operation had to be postponed.”


    With that, Kylee shed a smile at Belinda, her tone dripping with sarcasm. “Belinda, don’t assume all physicians are like you, idly waiting around.”


    Had she been idle? That was far from the truth.


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    Belinda couldn’t help but scoff but refrained from firing back. Instead, she redirected the conversation, focusing on Braden’s situation. “Did you conduct aprehensive examination for Braden?”


    Kylee raised an eyebrow, her tone tinged with irritation. “Of course. Do you even need to ask that?”


    Belinda persisted, undeterred by Kylee’s attitude. “Braden is over seventy and already has some pre-existing conditions. Therefore, it’s essential to ensure everything is meticulously examined to avoid overlooking anything. In case something happens—”


    “Enough!” Kylee cut her off with a dismissive wave of her hand before Belinda could finish her thought. “Belinda, my mentor is one of the best cardiac surgeons around! His expertise far surpasses yours. There’s no need for you to lecture us. We know what we’re doing. Besides, Braden is no longer your patient. His illness is no longer your concern! You have no business meddling in his case. Okay? Why not focus on the few remaining patients under your supervision instead?”


    After delivering these cutting remarks with a huff of indignation, Kylee turned on her heel and walked away before Belinda could respond.


    Belinda stood frozen for a moment, processing the encounter.


    At that moment, a nurse approached her and gently said, “Dr. Wright, you should stop worrying about the patient in bed 44. He is now under Dr. Ortiz’s care. If you continue to interfere, not only will he not appreciate it, but others might also start gossiping behind your back.”


    Belinda nodded slightly but furrowed her brows as she exined earnestly, “I understand, but Braden was originally my patient. He’s elderly, and his surgery had been set for tomorrow, but now that it’s been postponed, Belinda couldn’t shake her concern that something might go awry.


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