Chapter 1510:
Once the orders were placed, a brief silence settled over the table.
“Dr. Wright, thank you for taking care of my daughter lately,” Nalani said with a kind smile, breaking the silence.
Belinda returned the smile. “I am just doing my job.”
“Dr. Wright, how are things going between you and Lucas?” Elwood suddenly asked.
Nalani glanced at him, her curiosity piqued by the unexpected question. She hadn’t expected Elwood to show interest in Belinda’s personal life. It was quite unusual.
Though he seemed warm and approachable, Elwood was actually a cold and reserved person. Previously, when he had taken the initiative to discuss Barbara’s surgery plan with Belinda, Nalani had been slightly surprised. Now, his curiosity about Belinda’s relationship with Lucas felt even more unexpected.
Belinda was also caught off guard by Elwood’s question. But then, she thought that maybe he was asking her this because of Lucas.
With a smile, she replied, “We’re doing well. Our relationship is quite stable.”
“That’s good,” Elwood said with a nod. “Lucas is a great guy. He’ll treat you right.”
“I think so, too,” Belinda agreed.
As the dishes arrived, the trio dined and conversed, the atmosphere light.
After a while, Nalani leaned forward, her tone shifting to one of curiosity. “Dr. Wright, there’s something I’ve been curious about. I’m wondering if you could shed some light on it.”
Belinda met her gaze. “What is it?”
Nalani spoke candidly. “This might feel a bit rude, but before we chose Barbara’s lead surgeon, I had both you and Turner looked into. The investigation turned up something puzzling. Your university records show you barely passed your exams, scraping by with the minimum grades each time. After marrying Lucas, you didn’t pursue further training or internships anywhere. Yet, you aced the entrance exam for Grand Plains General Hospital and have since excelled as a lead surgeon. This baffles me. With your clear talent, those early grades in college don’t add up.”
When Zaria had presented Belinda’s academic records, Nalani’s initial reaction had been skepticism.
Further checks, however, confirmed the findings.
Belinda’s face flickered with surprise before settling into understanding.
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So that had been part of the reason why Nalani had chosen Turner.
Noticing Belinda’s silence, Nalani quickly added, “You don’t have to answer if it’s too personal.”
After composing herself, Belinda mustered a smile. “No, it’s okay. It’s just… saying it out loud might sound absurd to most people. You see, when I was in college, I made sure my performance was average on purpose. That was actually all my mother’s idea…”
She paused to look Nalani in the eye. “Since you are aware that I am Lucas’ wife, you must be aware of my background as well. Kylee and I went to the same university. My mother didn’t want my grades to be better than Kylee’s.”
Belinda couldn’t believe she had just said that.
