Chapter 21 Real Task
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The man paused for a couple of seconds before picking up the plastic bottle from the desk, bowing slightly. “Yes, Boss. I’ll get on it right away.”
Caroline watched the man’s retreating figure, puzzled. Why did he call Blake “Boss” instead of ‘Dr. Sherwood? And he seemed almost frightened of Blake, suggesting he was a subordinate doctor.
Unable to contain her curiosity, she asked, “Dr. Sherwood, is it common for subordinates to call their superiors Boss here in the hospital?”
In many companies, subordinates called their superiors “Boss,” but since when did hospitals adopt this trend?
Blake’s eyes twinkled with amusement. “Not really. It’s just his personal habit, probably a carryover from his previous job he couldn’t shake off.
Satisfied with his explanation, Caroline nodded in understanding. “Oh.”
When should I return for the results?” she asked.
Blake hesitated before responding. “It depends. It could take a day, maybe even longer. How about we exchange contact information? I’ll let you know as soon as I get the results.”
“Sure.” Caroline pulled out her phone from her pocket and quickly opened WhatsApp to scan the QR code on Blake’s phone.
With a beep, they were connected.
The sky outside was darkening by the time Caroline’s business was done. It was time to head back.
She rose from her seat. “Dr. Sherwood, I’ll be heading home now.”
She took a bus home and arrived just as her family gathered around the dinner table.
The moment they saw her, their faces turned sour, making her feel like an outsider.
The table was set without a place for her, so she went to the kitchen to get her own utensils, and sat down at the table.
Miguel’s sharp voice hit her as soon as she took a bite. “Caroline, why are you so late? Where have you been?”
With her mouth full, Caroline mumbled, “Just wandering around with friends nearby
She barely finished speaking before Fabian laughed derisively “See, Miguel, I told you she went on a date with some guy. You didn’t believe me. Now you’ve heard her admit it.”
Caroline glared at him, her look turning icy. “If your ears aren’t working, go see a doctor. Stop making up nonsense!”
She had only mentioned wandering with friends; where did he get dating a man from?
Fabian snorted. “Stop lying! You brought a man home to do something indecent this morning, I didn’t think you were this shameless!”
Previously, he had wondered if Caroline’s erratic behavior was just due to her back pain, thinking she might act normally
after it healed.
But now, not only had she fought at the factory, but she also brought men home. She seemed beyond redemption.
“What indecent thing did I do? Did you see it with your own eyes? Do you have proof?” Caroline remembered often being wrongfully accused in her past life, always hanging her head in silent misery, never daring to defend herself.
Not this time. She wouldn’t take such accusations Iving down anymore.
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Chapter 21 Real Task
She didn’t bother to delve deeper right then. She knew Miguel would come talk to her later.
Finished
As a teacher, Miguel had a habit of standing on a moral high ground to lecture her whenever she was perceived to be at fault.
In her previous life, he’d scold her without understanding the real situation, giving her unwarranted “lessons.”
In her room, Caroline focused on her real task–designing clothes to set Helen up. Relying on her memories from her past life, she sketched diligently.
Just as she expected, soon after, there was a knock on her door.
Just as she expected, Miguel soon knocked and entered.
Seeing her engrossed in her sketches, he couldn’t quite figure her out. “Caroline, if you’re interested in fashion design, why did you cause trouble at the company today?”
Had she behaved, he thought, she could quickly become a designer, learning from Helen and helping the clothing factory thrive.
But now, being fired meant she would have to start from scratch if she wanted that opportunity again.
“Miguel, do you also think I was just causing trouble!” Caroline looked up, her smile cold. “Have you ever considered things. from my perspective? Thought about why I did it
He never had. Helen’s words would always seal Caroline’s fate in his eyes,
“Wrong is wrong. There’s no point in making excuses. Miguel frowned, disappointment etched on his face. “You used to be truthful and never defensive. What happened to you?”
