Jordan’s face was full of anger.
“You are clearly an excellent doctor and much more outstanding than anyone else. On what grounds are they making you marry someone you don’t even know or like and turn you into an ordinary housewife?”
Jordan was really furious. Seeing the dim light in Maddy’s eyes and her lackluster gaze, he was full of pain in his heart, and anger erupted within him.
Maddy was surprised to see how furious Jordan was, and she was so touched by his words that she felt an urge to cry. “Jordan, you…”
“I… I’m sorry. I wasn’t acting like myself!” Jordan also realized that he had overreacted, so he frantically apologized and picked up the cup of juice next to him. He quickly took large gulps to cover up his embarrassment, only to suddenly choke and cough loudly. “Puff! Ahem, ahem!”
Maddy was amused. She hurriedly handed him some tissue paper while complaining, “You’re already an adult. Why are you still behaving like a child? You actually choked while drinking?!”
After wiping the juice from the corners of his mouth, Jordan looked at Maddy and asked, “Can’t you… go against your family?”
Maddy sighed. “In fact, girls from families like mine are generally compelled to accept our families’ arranged marriages when we reach adulthood. Those like me who have been able to stay single until now are already considered rare. My parents have been put under a lot of pressure because of me, and I can’t continue to be willful.
“Besides, it’s said that a man’s life begins at the age of thirty. But generally, a woman is considered an old woman who will be left on the shelf if she doesn’t get married after thirty. So I’m afraid no one will want me if I still don’t get married!”
Jordan immediately said with excitement, “Who said that? You are so nice. How can no one want you? I…”
But when he saw Maddy’s puzzled gaze, his lips moved for a long time, and his face was flushed, but he still couldn’t bring himself to say it.
Seeing this, Lucas felt anxious, but he also understood that Jordan’s feelings had been buried deep in his heart for many years. Even if he wanted to confess now, he wouldn’t be able to reveal it so simply.
Moreover, he didn’t know how Maddy felt about Jordan now. If Maddy didn’t fancy him or merely saw him as a younger brother, it would be awkward once he confessed.
Indeed, he had previously encouraged Jordan to bravely come to terms with his feelings, but relationships were the most complicated thing ever. He hoped that Jordan would get what he wanted and pursue the person he loved. But at the same time, he also hoped that Maddy could obtain true happiness. So he thought that he’d better get a clear idea of how Maddy felt before Jordan confessed.
“Exactly, Jordan’s right. Maddy, you’re such a great person. How can you possibly be left on the shelf? If anyone dislikes you, he must be blind!” Lucas chuckled. He was not only comforting Maddy but also giving Jordan an out.
Maddy smiled faintly. “Haha, thanks a lot, you two!”
With that, she raised her glass of juice and said, “Come, let’s toast. I can’t drink alcohol today, so I’ll toast you two with this!”
All three of them clinked their glasses with a smile and downed the juice in one go.
Maddy elegantly wiped the corner of her mouth with her handkerchief. “It’s rare for the three of us to get together, so let’s not talk about those unhappy things. Let’s talk about something else instead!”
She looked at Jordan and smiled. “Jordan, now that Lucas has gotten married and has a five-year-old daughter, how about you? Have you got a girlfriend?”
Jordan glanced at her and shook his head. “Not yet.”
“Why don’t you hurry up and find one too? I heard there are lots of pretty girls here. You’ve been here for almost half a year, but you haven’t even met a girl you like?” Maddy couldn’t help asking curiously.
With reddened cheeks, Jordan took a deep glance at Maddy, but he nevertheless mustered up the courage to say, “I… actually have been carrying a torch for someone for a long time, but I’ve… never been able to tell her how I feel!”
After saying this, he couldn’t bear it any longer and turned his face away like he was fleeing. He pretended to look at the scenery outside instead of Maddy’s eyes.
“…” Maddy wasn’t a fool, and Jordan’s behavior surprised her.
Is it possible that…
Impossible! I’m almost five years older than him. This is a huge difference!
For a while, the atmosphere in the private room was a little bizarre.
“Ahem!” Lucas coughed. “We’re more or less done with eating, right? I think the director should be done too. Let’s go back to the hospital, and Maddy can help me check on my father-in-law’s condition. Maddy, quickly get some rest afterward! Your flight last night was more than ten hours, and you haven’t had any proper rest!”
“Okay, let’s go then!” Maddy and Jordan quickly said in unison.
After the three of them returned to the hospital and received the temporary employment agreement stamped with the hospital’s official seal from the director, they went to William’s ward.
Cheyenne was sitting next to William’s hospital bed and talking to him as usual. There was someone else next to her—Karen.
Lucas frowned slightly but didn’t say anything.
“Cheyenne, come here. Let me introduce you to…”
Lucas was about to introduce Cheyenne and Maddy to each other. Upon getting a clear look at Cheyenne’s face, Maddy’s eyes lit up, and she said happily, “You must be Lucas’s wife, Cheyenne. You’re really gorgeous!”
Cheyenne was stunned and looked at the woman in front of her. She was tall and beautiful yet also extremely valiant.
Lucas took Cheyenne’s hand and introduced her. “This is Maddy Stone, whom I mentioned to you before. She’s an internationally renowned doctor!”
With a look of surprise on her face, Cheyenne walked over excitedly and immediately held Maddy’s hand. “Hello, Maddy! I’ve heard a lot about you from Lucas, and now I finally get to meet you! You are much more beautiful than I imagined!”
Maddy laughed. “Haha, you too! When I saw you just now, I thought I saw a fairy descending upon the world! Lucas is really lucky to have a beautiful wife like you!”
Hearing the compliment, Cheyenne felt a little embarrassed. “No, not at all. Maddy, you’re the beautiful and elegant one.”
Seeing the two of them complimenting each other non-stop upon their first meeting, Lucas couldn’t help bursting into laughter. “Well, you two can take your time chatting later. Maddy, why don’t you help me check my father-in-law’s condition first?”
“Okay, I’m on it.” Maddy immediately got serious at the mention of this.
She walked to William’s side and was about to take his pulse when her hand was suddenly grabbed by another hand!
“Wait! Who the hell are you? Are you a doctor who works here? Are you qualified to examine my husband’s condition?” Karen hollered menacingly while clutching Maddy’s wrist.
