CHAPTER THIRTY TWO – A BUDDING ROMANCE?

Once the patient was safely in surgery, Laura headed to the locker room to change. Mia was there, looking exhausted. "Rough day?" Laura asked sympathetically. Mia nodded. "You could say that. But I saw you in action with that car accident victim. You were amazing." Laura smiled. "Thanks. It's days like this that remind me why I became a nurse." "Speaking of which," Mia said, a mischievous glint in her eye, "I couldn't help but notice Dr. Carter watching you earlier. Is there something going on there?" Laura hesitated, unsure how much to reveal. "We've been... spending some time together outside of work," she admitted. Mia's eyes widened. "I knew it! Laura, that's... wow. But isn't he your boss? Are you sure that's a good idea?" "It's complicated," Laura said, pulling on her jacket. "But he's... different when we're alone. There's so much more to him than what we see at work." Mia looked skeptical. "Just be careful, okay? Office romances can be tricky." Laura nodded, appreciati