Fated to Love You Again (Shawn and Norah)

Chapter 257 Can You Be My Girlfriend?

Chapter 257 Can You Be My Girlfriend?

Norah and Matthew entered the ground-floor café together.

As the fragrant coffee was served, Norah took a whiff and smiled with satisfaction.

"Ah, it smells so good. No wonder you said the coffee here is delicious. It's freshly ground. That's what Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

makes it fragrant."

Seeing her so happy and innocent, Matthew indulgently smiled, "This place is so close to your

workplace, haven't you come here for a cup of coffee during your free time?"

"How could I? We've been so busy lately that we're swamped. Sometimes we don't even have time to

eat; we just rely on compressed biscuits to get through the day."

"When we do have some free time, everyone wants to rest."

Hearing her say this, Matthew understood.

Being a doctor was similar to being a police officer. When there was work to be done, they were usually

swamped.

"Do you regret it?" Matthew asked after taking a sip of coffee.

Norah shook her head, a satisfied smile playing on her lips. "No regrets. This was my mom's dream,

and it's my dream too. While it's tiring, and there have been moments of frustration and helplessness,

seeing patients regain their lives and being pulled back from the brink of death, I feel genuinely happy

and fulfilled."

"I feel the same way," Matthew said.

"By the way, I haven't asked you yet. Why did you come to the hospital? You seemed in a hurry earlier.

Is there something wrong?" Norah inquired.

Matthew's long fingers brushed the rim of his cup as his voice took on a slightly somber tone. "My

mom's sick. Her old illness has relapsed."

"Is it serious? Do you need any help?" Norah immediately expressed concern.

"It's related to her heart. When she was younger, it was manageable. But now that she's older, the

situation might not be ideal this time."

Norah could sense the sadness in Matthew's voice. He must be feeling guilty, having spent these years

working tirelessly on various "battlefields" for his career while neglecting his mother, who loved him.

"Mat, don't worry too much. Our hospital's cardiology department is very authoritative, and several

professors have extensive experience. I believe they can definitely help your mom," Norah consoled

him.

She had initially thought about offering to introduce Dr. Hughes to help him if needed. However, she

quickly realized that with the power and influence of the O'flagen family, especially his sister's

influence, it should be effortless for them to invite a professor. There was no need for her to get

involved.

Matthew, however, continued with a furrowed brow, "Norah, the situation may not be very promising

this time. My sister has already invited several expert professors, and the responses have been similar,

with a relatively low success rate. If only we could get Professor Greer to observe the surgical process

and provide some suggestions. It might greatly increase my mom's chances."

"Are you referring to Professor Greer, the retired heart surgeon from our hospital?" Norah was slightly

surprised.

"Yes," Matthew nodded. "We don't need him to perform the surgery personally, just to observe the

process and offer some advice. But as far as I know, Professor Greer has been retired for a long time

and hasn't been involved in medical matters."

"My sister has reached out to some friends for help, but the prospects don't look good."

Norah was quite unexpected. In her impression, Professor Greer was a prominent figure at their

hospital, renowned for his compassion, skill, and dedication to patients. Even in his final years before

retirement, he had been wholeheartedly devoted to medical practice, pouring his lifetime of wisdom and

energy into it.

How could such a virtuous and skilled senior suddenly abandon his beloved medical career?

She believed that there must be a reason behind it.

Several tables away, Shawn also ordered a cup of coffee.

The coffee aroma was strong, but he had no appetite.

Through the crowd, he stared intently at Norah and Matthew.

They had been sitting for about half an hour before they got up to leave.

Seeing them about to leave, Shawn immediately stood up to follow them.

At that moment, a voice came from behind, saying, "Sir, please wait."

Shawn heard the words but didn't pay them much attention.

The voice behind him raised its volume and continued, "Sir, please stop for a moment."

Just as he was about to exit the café, a pair of hands suddenly reached out in front of him, and a polite

voice came to his ear, "Sir, your coffee hasn't been paid for yet. Please settle the bill at the cashier."

As soon as these words were uttered, dozens of pairs of eyes in the café immediately turned toward

Shawn.

His face turned dark in an instant.

He tried to take out his phone, but he realized he had left it behind due to his hasty departure.

So, he sat back down and waited for Anthony to arrive.

Fortunately, Anthony was quick, and he soon found Shawn. He promptly settled the bill at the counter.

However, by then, he had lost track of Norah and Matthew's movements.

After escorting Norah to her department, Matthew bid farewell.

"I need to go upstairs to take care of my mom."

"Sure," Norah nodded. "If you need anything, just let me know. After all, I work at this hospital, and it's

close by. You've helped me many times, so don't hesitate to ask if you need assistance."

"Alright."

After saying goodbye, Matthew turned away.

Norah also turned and headed into her department.

The two walked in opposite directions with their backs to each other.

Suddenly, Matthew stopped in his tracks. He turned around and called out to Norah, "Norah?"

Hearing the call, Norah turned around, looking puzzled. "Yes?"

After a moment of silence, he gathered the courage to speak, "I heard... that you and he have

separated?"

Matthew didn't use the word "divorce." He expressed it more indirectly.

But Norah immediately understood.

She nodded and replied softly, "Yes, we've separated."

Upon hearing her confirmation, Matthew's heart suddenly surged with excitement and emotion.

Hearing it from his sister and hearing it directly from her were two different things.

Looking at her, Matthew's words went in circles in his mouth. He hesitated about how to broach the

subject but faltered at the last moment.

"So, how do you feel about him?" Matthew asked.

After thinking for a moment, Norah answered with a bitter smile, "To say that I've completely forgotten

would be a lie. After all, it's been so many years. However, I'm actively trying to let go."

After all, she needed to start a new chapter in her life and couldn't remain stuck in memories and

attachments forever.

"In that case..." Matthew started to say, "Can I ask you for a favor?"

"Of course, you can. What is it?" Norah nodded.

She thought he might need her assistance in taking care of his mother or something similar, so she

readily agreed.

However, what Matthew asked for was entirely beyond her imagination, taking her completely by

surprise. It was something she hadn't anticipated at all.

"My mom has always had a wish, just like any other mother. She hopes that I'll get married and have

children soon. My mom still thinks of you as my girlfriend and really wants to see you again. So, can

you be my girlfriend for once and accompany me to meet her?"