Chapter 174 Natalie's Secret
Chapter 174 Natalie's Secret
Chapter 174 Natalie's Secret
Owen had been worried about her, so he had taken the earliest flight here. The long journey made him
look tired, but his steps were firm. As a top expert, he had a high voice in the field of neuro medicine.
Although they were good friends, Roy still respected his opinions very much.
After he arrived, their communication became much smoother. After convincing Roy to perform another
tumor cell removal operation on Susan, he turned around and whispered, "Natalie, Are you okay?"
Natalie nodded.
He said, "I'll help you! So will Roy!"
He directly made Roy a medical assistant.
After finishing speaking, he patted Roy on the shoulder and comforted him, saying, "When I publish a
scientific research experiment article next time, I will add your name."
It was a huge temptation. Many people dreamed of researching and publishing a joint research article
with Owen! It was equivalent to directly landing on the top of the mountain to watch the sunrise without
climbing from the foot of the mountain step by step. And it felt great to be favored by a big shot!
Owen had always been cautious and prudent in academics, so those who did scientific research with
him must go through a strict selection process. He had made such a decision now because he wanted
to return the favor.
Roy took the olive branch from him without hesitation.
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It was dusk when Owen and Natalie left the hospital.
Owen was wearing a smoky gray woolen coat, making him look tall and thin. He was worried about her,
so he followed her here. That was all he could do. He could not do anything more because he did not
want to cross the line. He must keep a polite distance. It was the social intercourse code his mother
had taught him. And he had kept it in mind all the time.
He pointed to the bench on the side of the road and said, "Sit down. You seem confident about Susan's
operation."
Natalie nodded, "It will be complicated, but I'm confident."
"That's good!" Owen let out a long sigh of relief and said, "I was afraid you can't hold on because of
your health condition, so I rushed here."
"Thank you!"
Owen smiled, "Have you read your last medical report?"
"Not yet!"
"There is something wrong with your heart."
Owen solemnly said in confusion, "It is congenital stenosis of the large arteries, so the side effects after
the injection of C7 are severe."
He continued with a frown, "You have never told me about it!"
If he had known it, he would not have agreed.
Natalie showed a surprised look. But it was not her fault because she did not know the original owner's
body had this problem.
It was not a big deal because it would not have a big effect on her daily life and work. But she could not
work in stressful careers.
Now, she finally understood why she had felt so uncomfortable after the injection of C7.
Owen saw a clue from her expression, so he asked in surprise, "Didn't you know it before?"
Natalie was speechless because he had noticed her shock.
She lowered her voice and said, "I did not feel uncomfortable until that day, so I didn't pay attention."
Owen frowned, thinking she was talking nonsense.
After a few words of advice, he knew she would not listen because of her stubborn character. So, he
looked up at a bare tree and said, "You have sacrificed so much for him. Have you ever considered
your interest?"
He thought she was stupid. When she was in love with Kenneth, she was willing and eager to do
anything for him.
Natalie pursed her lips and said, "It's not just because of him. My professional ethics require me to do
so."
She looked at him and continued, "We vowed on the first day we became doctors..."
When I became a member of the medical profession, I solemnly pledged myself to dedicate everything
to the service of humanity.
...
I would maintain the utmost respect for human life.
...
I made these commitments solemnly and voluntarily. And I would never go back on my word.
Owen sighed in the wind. It was lucky for people to meet like-minded friends. He thought he was
extremely to meet Natalie.
But he still tenderly said, "You should also think about yourself. If you keep sacrificing, you will feel
tired. You should learn to ask for returns. Your personality is like that of my mother!"
Their love and hate were clear and straightforward. Once they chose to believe you, they would give
you everything without reservation. But if you betrayed them, they would have no tolerance.
When talking about his mother, Owen showed a look of admiration.
Natalie praised, "She must be an elegant and great lady. After all, she raised you into an outstanding
genius!"
Owen smiled, "She is a real genius, so being her child is sometimes stressful. If I lie to her, she will Copyright by Nôv/elDrama.Org.
soon find out."
He turned to face Natalie and asked, "What about you? Your parents must have been open-minded
too."
Natalie's eyes instantly dimmed.
After a long silence, she said, "I don't have parents!"
Owen was the first person in this world to know her secret.
"After they abandoned me, I was adopted." Natalie flatly said, "I have never met my biological parents
and don't know why they abandoned me."
She was so outstanding with a strong learning ability. She could master the skills within a few days that
others would spend a month or even three months learning.
Owen frowned, "Have you planned to look for them?"
"I thought about it before." Natalie said, "My teacher and his wife who adopted me have tried to help
me find them. But there is no news after so many years. I guess they don't want to see me."
Owen frowned.
"You know what?" Natalie earnestly said, "I hate people choosing between me and others because I
am always the one who they decide not to choose!"
Those who had been abandoned in childhood usually did not have any sense of security even if they
grew up into outstanding people. They were afraid of being abandoned again, so they actively pursued
what they wanted and always expected to be the first and the only choice.
Owen didn't know how to comfort her. He empathized with her and said, "I was adopted too."
Natalie looked at him in surprise.
"We have the same suffering!" Owen faintly smiled, "Don't doubt yourself because of other people's
mistakes!"
Everyone had their wounds and would silently cry and lick them in the dark. After daybreak, they would
continue to pretend nothing bad had happened.
Natalie covered her face with both hands for a while and nodded in relief, "Your words make sense. By
the way, this is my secret. And I haven't told anyone about it."
Owen was surprised because he had thought she had told Kendrick. But now, he became the first to
know her secret! This trip was worth it!
Owen solemnly swore, "I will keep it a secret and never mention it to anyone!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Natalie's phone rang.
Seeing her smile, he guessed who the caller was.
Well, speak of the devil, and Kendrick called.