All Chapters of YES NURSE: Chapter 1 - Chapter 6

Spirit froze, the kit suddenly weighing a hundred pounds. If she went back to the hospital now, she would lose the five-thousand-dollar bonus. Worse, Katherine would know she had failed on her very first day, completely ruining her credibility before her residency even truly began. She thought of Liam’s school fees, thought of the empty pantry, and her student loan, which she had to pay back in six months. Stand your ground, she commanded herself. She forced her voice into the calm tone she’d practiced during clinical simulations. “Listen to me, Mr. Voss,” Spirit said, squaring her shoulders. “I am a licensed Registered Nurse, not a babysitter. Your grandfather signed a medical directive for three days of continuous private care, and I have signed a legally binding corporate NDA. If you have a grievance with his arrangement, you are welcome to call his office. Until then, I am entering this house and doing my job.”The man didn’t flinch. If anything, her defiance only made his

For ten agonizing seconds, the only movement in the room was the slow drift of dust in the morning sunbeams.Spirit’s hand remained suspended in mid-air, the palm burning as if she had struck an open flame instead of human skin. The vibration of the impact rattled right up to her elbow. Then, the stillness was shattered by a low chuckle. It was Charles. He straightened up from the doorframe. The coldness in his eyes had changed into something entirely different. He looked at his brother, then back to Spirit. “For the first time today, Nurse Browne,” Charles said, “you did something right.” Spirit’s breath hitched in her throat. Her eyes widened, shock paralyzing her nervous system. Of all the reactions she had braced herself for (threats, a call to the police, the immediate arrival of the estate’s guards) praise from the most hostile, aggressive brother was entirely off the script. Charles didn’t wait for a response. He turned on his heel and retreated toward the

Spirit remained frozen by the doorway, her clinical evaluation of his body language telling her he was actually being sincere. Yet, her protective walls remained firmly locked in place. She hadn’t expected him to fold that quickly, or maybe he was just trying to get her to lower her guard. Men like this can’t be trusted. “You’re not pressing charges?” Spirit blurted, still stunned by the unexpected apology. “No,” Chase said, a small, self-deprecating smile twisting his lips. He touched his bruised jaw lightly. “Honestly, I deserved worse. Chris already gave me a lecture that lasted three hours. I’ve got enough drama in my life without trying to sue the only nurse brave enough to teach me a lesson.” Spirit let out a slow, cautious breath, her shoulders lowering an inch. “I have a lot on my plate this weekend, Mr. Voss. I would highly appreciate it if you never speak to me like that again. If we can agree on basic boundaries, we won’t have a problem.” “Agreed,” Chase said quick