BOOKSDRAMA Chapter 23
Chapter 23-1
Danielle felt a little awkward, unsure how to respond. She and David had only just met and weren’t particularly close yet. Still, it was obvious her
parents and Logan were eager to see them married as soon as possible.
"Danielle, when you were kidnapped, it was a terrible blow to your grandparents and parents. You must have gone through so much all those years,"
Logan said, his voice heavy with emotion. "We’re just so happy to have you back now."
He paused for a moment, then continued, "Now that you’re back with the Darling family, it’s a shame your grandparents are still in the hospital. If it
weren’t for you saving my life, I might not even be here today." Logan’s eyes grew misty as he spoke.
Danielle was about to respond, but Logan pressed on, "You’ve been through so much already. From now on, the Charrington family will take even
better care of you. David may seem cold, but deep down, he’s a good man."
"I don’t even use it that much," Logan muttered, knowing he was in the wrong.
Logan had recently developed a habit of staying up late scrolling through short videos on his phone. He was more addicted than any young man,
completely ignoring the fact that he was recovering from surgery.
"Here. I made this medicine myself. It’s mainly for heart health," Danielle said, pulling out a small bottle.
Logan’s eyes widened. "Danielle, you can even make your own medicine, huh?" He was stunned. To him, it felt like there was nothing Danielle
couldn’t do. He glanced at David, suddenly worried Danielle might find David lacking in comparison.
Meanwhile, David seemed entirely unfazed, unaware that Logan was silently berating him.
"Danielle, you’re incredible. I’ll make sure to take it on time," Logan said enthusiastically. "By the way, do you think I can be discharged now?" He was
"You can leave, but only if you promise to rest and stay off your phone," Danielle replied, her tone firm but kind.
"Okay, I’ll listen to you," Logan agreed quickly, his face lighting up at the thought of finally going home.
Danielle gave him a small smile and let the matter drop.
Outside the room, whispers and chatter filled the hallway as doctors and nurses exchanged observations about the pair.
"Mr. Charrington is so tall and handsome. Plus, he’s well-educated and from such a prestigious family," one nurse gushed.
"Did you see the girl with him? She’s stunning! That skin, those legs-she looks like she stepped right out of a movie," another added, unable to hide
her admiration.
"Mr. Charrington and that young lady make such a striking couple."
"I’ve seen her before. She was the lead surgeon for Logan’s operation."
"What are you all chatting about instead of working?" Savannah’s sharp voice interrupted as she approached.
The nurses quickly greeted her. "Good morning, Dr. Watson. We just saw Mr. Charrington go into Logan’s room with a young lady. You know her-
she’s the one who performed Logan’s surgery."
At the mention of Danielle, Savannah’s expression darkened. She prided herself on being the youngest doctor with numerous awards, but she’d
never felt so humiliated. Even Ethan wouldn’t stop praising Danielle after that surgery.
Bitterly, she thought, ’That bitch just got lucky saving Logan, and now, she’s clinging to Mr. Charrington!’
"She was lucky, and that’s all. Now, back to work," Savannah said curtly, brushing them off before heading toward Logan’s room.
Inside, the sound of laughter filled the air until a knock interrupted.
"Logan, how are you feeling today? I’m here to check on you," Savannah said, forcing a smile as she stepped in.
Savannah froze. "Future granddaughter-in-law? You mean this young lady?" She gestured at Danielle, struggling to hide her disbelief. When she’d
seen Danielle the last time, Danielle barely knew Logan.
"That’s right. She’s brilliant with medicine," Logan said, clearly pleased.
"Logan, we’re professional doctors, and we care about your health," Savannah replied, trying to sound composed but feeling her frustration boil. She
believed that maybe she’d have caught David’s attention instead if Danielle hadn’t been in that operating room.
Logan’s face turned serious. "Are you questioning my future granddaughter-in-law’s skills?"
Savannah quickly backtracked. "No, of course not. I’m just concerned about your recovery. After all, she’s not part of our hospital staff," she said,
feigning a hurt tone.
But as she looked at Danielle, her resentment deepened. ’Why does everyone side with this bitch? Ethan even let her into the operating room that
day!’ she thought bitterly.
"Nathan, is the discharge paperwork ready?" David asked coolly, cutting through the tension.
"Yes," Nathan replied respectfully. "Everything’s set. Logan is cleared to leave."
Savannah’s eyes narrowed. "Mr. Charrington, your grandfather just had surgery. It’s better if he stays for observation a little longer," she said, trying to
maintain a professional front.
Logan, now visibly annoyed, retorted, "My grandson and future granddaughter-in-law have already approved my discharge. Why are you trying to
argue?"
Faced with Logan’s sharp tone, Savannah clammed up, though her eyes flashed with jealousy and hostility toward Danielle.
Danielle sighed internally, ’What’s her problem? She caused a scene during surgery, and now, she’s at it again.’
"Logan, let’s get going," Danielle said gently, stepping forward to help him. She didn’t want him getting worked up over Savannah’s attitude.
Logan’s mood instantly lifted as he smiled at Danielle. "Alright, let’s go."
The group left the room together, leaving Savannah behind. She stood there, fuming. Her frustration bubbled over as she stomped her foot.