Chapter 16 What a Disgusting Phony "What happened? I have no idea. You saw it with your own eyes, didn't you? I didn't lay a finger on her. Are you sus- pecting me of anything?" Vanessa's expression turned cold as she shrugged and spread her hands. "Mr. Powell, I'm a doctor, and I'm examining a patient. If you have any concerns, you may apply to check the surveillance footage or bring it to the director." After saying this coldly, she turned to the nurse. "The patient in Bed 38 has an infected wound. I'll prescribe her some antibiotics later." "Alright." The nurse nodded. Then Vanessa headed out. Nathan was about to catch up with her. Just then, Susanna grabbed his sleeve and explained through tears, "Nate, don't blame Vanessa. I collapsed only be- cause I was too weak. It's got nothing to do with her. I know she hates me for taking you away, and that's why I've al- ways felt guilty toward her. But… Nate, I love you so much. I can't help it…" While saying this, she started to sob again. Vanessa heard her every word loud and clear. What a disgusting phony! She almost wanted to laugh. Susanna didn't get to grab her because she reacted fast enough. Otherwise, Nathan would have thought she had harmed Susanna intentionally. She bet Susanna had seen Nathan coming before collapsing back onto the bed. This was all part of Susanna's scheme -deliberately reaching out and taking the chance to fall off the bed-to frame her in front of Nathan. Fortunately, she had reacted in time. She'd fallen for these same tricks too often since childhood. Yet the ridiculous part was, no matter how petty those tricks were, Nathan would always believe Susanna uncondi- tionally. Just like this time, he fell for Susanna's act and suspected her instinctively. She couldn't help but let out a derisive laugh. Love indeed made people blind. Shrewd as Nathan was, his love for Su- sanna had clouded his judgment, making him a complete fool. She was so glad she had reacted in time. If word got out that the famous Dr. Miracle harmed her patients, her career and reputation would be down the drain. 0.0 % 15:38 Chapter 16 What a Disgusting Phony 11 285 Vouchers Now that her marriage was ruined, these two things were all she had left. Without them, what was the point of living? She secretly made up her mind. She'd never see Susanna again! "Dr. Dorsey, the VIP patient has been transferred from the ICU to the VIP ward. He's now fully conscious and out of danger." A nurse hurried toward her as she was about to head upstairs. "Good. I'll go take a look now," she smiled heartily. The VIP patient from Haverfield had been monitored in the ICU since the surgery last night. The transfer proved the surgery to be a success. Over the years, saving patients had brought her profound happiness and fulfillment. Treating them had become her life's purpose. She headed toward the VIP ward upstairs. In the elevator. A man stood casually, the shadow of his baseball cap obscuring half his handsome face, though nothing could dull his piercing, bright eyes. "Mr. Carroll, Mr. Barnard asked about you right after he had come around. It seems he indeed has high hopes for you." Dwayne's face was filled with pride. Evander curled up his lips slightly. The elevator doors opened. They stepped out one after another. Suddenly, Evander stopped. A pretty woman in a white coat, her hair in a ponytail, was walking toward them down the hallway. 62.1 % 15:38 Chapter 17 Swapped Identities 288 ¡Vouchers In "CEO, That Intern is Actually Your Wife" by CrushReel, delve into a captivating romance where a billionaire CEO becomes contractually linked to an unexpected partner. When faced with the urgent need to fund her grandmother's critical surgery, our protagonist finds herself in a unique situation—entering a one-year contract marriage with a stranger. As the story unfolds, themes of love, sacrifice, and the complexities of modern relationships come to light. The novel offers a fresh take on the familiar billionaire romance genre by exploring the dynamics of office relationships and the intricacies of contract lovers. Discover this modern tale of unexpected connections and heartfelt emotions, available to read at CrushReel.