Never Mistake a Queen for a Lapdog novel Chapter 480

Fortunately, she quickly shook the strange thought from her mind and walked briskly toward Rosalind's room.

When Rosalind learned that Wade had arranged the private room, she insisted Noreen thank him in person. It was just good manners. But before she went, Rosalind voiced her concern.

"You broke up with Seth, yet you're still in contact with Wade. Aren't you worried about what people will say?"

Noreen countered, "What could they say? That I don't have my priorities straight? Or that I'm playing hard to get, trying to cling to Seth even after the breakup?" She scoffed at the idea. "If Wade has a relationship with everyone in Seth's life, does that mean I have to keep my distance from all of them? Why should I be the one to change my life?"

Just as she finished, Wade's voice drifted in from the doorway. "Well said."

Mother and daughter turned to see Evelyn wheeling Wade into the room, both of them smiling.

Wade's expression was one of genuine admiration for Noreen. "In this world, every person is an individual. You have to separate the issues. He is him, and you are you."

Noreen stood up. "Mr. Harcourt, what are you doing at the hospital? Are you not feeling well?"

"Just a routine check-up," Wade replied.

Evelyn explained, "I was downstairs getting his results when I saw you in the queue, so I mentioned it to Mr. Harcourt."

That was when Wade had stepped in, arranging a private suite for Rosalind.

"I've already spoken with the hospital staff," Wade added. "The service here is more comprehensive, which means you can focus on your work without worrying."

Seth and Bianca arrived with astonishing speed. Noreen hadn't even had time to get Rosalind to the lab for her blood work; no more than ten minutes had passed. It was clear Seth took his future mother-in-law's concerns very seriously.

The VIP wing wasn't just about superior service; its layout was a world apart from the standard wards, with wide, quiet corridors. Noreen and a private nurse were escorting Rosalind to the lab, a path that led them directly past the reception desk.

Bianca and her mother spotted Noreen instantly. Both their expressions turned to ice, their glares lingering on her before they each let out a derisive snort.

As Noreen passed, Yvonne deliberately raised her voice, speaking to Seth. "Oh, Seth, I'm so sorry. I know you're incredibly busy, and here I am dragging you all the way out here for my little problem."

"Of course," Seth replied humbly. "It's the least I could do."