Stuck in you

Breakfast was served later than usual. Rachel looked at her watch. She would have to take the afternoon shift today.

At noon, she left home and arrived at the hospital, while Jack drove Mendes to the Fu family's house.

Mendes was well loved by the Fu family. Even though Tracy didn't give the child as much attention as her husband did, she didn't neglect him either.

She wanted a grandson more than anything, and the child was the closest one that she could have at the moment.

Rachel arrived at around lunch time. Only a few nurses were on duty as the rest had gone to the cafeteria for lunch.

She entered her office and began to file documents. Lucas suddenly called, wanting to check up on her and Mendes.

Rachel replied that they were both okay and informed him that Mendes had gone to the Fu family's house to play with Johnathan.

Rachel heard him chuckle. "It seems to me that Mendes has become quite popular."

Although he wasn't the most handsome child, but he did have a charming personality.

Lucas sighed deeply. "His father will be back soon. Will Jack be sending him back to the hospital today? I'd like to pick him up this evening."

"I suppose that can be arranged." Johnathan and Mendes were scheduled to play the entire afternoon. Jack could easily send him back after work.

Rachel wondered how much time Jack had to take care of the child. It didn't seem like he was working at all and had been spending considerable amount of time at home.

"Okay..." Lucas was about to say something further, but was abruptly interrupted. Lowering his voice, he said, "Sorry Rachel. Please hold for a while."

Before Rachel could reply, he placed the phone down. She could only hear echoes.

In the distance, she heard a woman's voice. She was reminded of what Mendes had mentioned to her.

Did Lucas have a girlfriend? She held up a pen and nervously spun it with her figures.

She wasn't jealous. She was merely curious as to the identity of the woman she heard in the background.

She heard Lucas pick up the phone and immediately stopped spinning the pen. In a hurry, he said, "I'll contact you later. I have an emergency right now. I am so sorry."

Before he hung up, she heard Lucas' powerful voice. "Claris!"

Rachel's face contorted into a frown.

'Claris? Who's Claris?

seems to be hiding

thought further, the landline rang. It was from the executive's office.

something to do with the

patient that had had a sudden heart attack was involved with another couple. The

waiting for an operation. Rather than financing his son's operation, he had donated his money to his first

to

the hospital tried to

her child. If Rachel had been in her situation, she would

always had gossip spreading around. Strange things often happened

the hospital. They never

wasn't the type to spread gossip. The executive wanted to

was one of the best cardiologists. But she hesitated, not

executives pleaded, "We're short of

her as part of

suited in the heart

sighed. She understood why she was

choice. In their minds,

What bargain were they trying to strike? "Why don't you follow Kevin for the meantime, at least,

hesitation, Rachel

received the news earlier in the day. He had two operations and four patients to look after today.

adjustments. He decided to split

was busy day for him. He had to explain to the patient's family

heard about Rachel's transfer to the cardiology

no idea that Rachel was a trained cardiologist and that she

background were surprised that she had such great

only knew that

asked for leaves and

the promotion rather than be criticized for

was confusing for a majority

they knew that she was hardworking and had lots

the

Promotions were rare in the hospital.

years back. She was one of the youngest doctors to be awarded with

the nurses were so invested in the gossip. They seemed to pay more attention at what was

Rachel made a big mistake.

her. People began stalking her

rarely talked to her