Vanessa then entered the hospital and headed to her assigned section, gynecology. There, she greeted everyone and was introduced to her colleagues. The people were friendly, and her bad mood gradually faded away. However, Eric was not present, as he was in the middle of an emergency operation.


    During the introductions:


    Mia (Intern): "Who will she be assigned under?"


    Nurse 1: "I hope it''s not Mr. Hitler!"


    Vanessa: "Who is Mr. Hitler?"


    Nurse 2: "He''s handsome, smart..."


    Elle (Senior Midwife): "Stop, stop! Don''t confuse her. Well, he''s one of our senior gynecologists, but he can be a bit rude. You''ll get used to it. Now, let''s get back to work. Vanessa, you''ll be assigned at the meeting since the doctors are busy right now!"


    Hearing this, Vanessa hoped she wouldn''t be assigned under Mr. Hitler.


    It was time for the meeting. All the staff gathered to discuss their patients for the week. As Vanessa stood at the entrance, Simon immediately recognized her and asked, "It was you, wasn''t it? In the parking lot?"


    Vanessa nodded and introduced herself as the new resident in the department. Simon smiled, saying, "Good to meet you."


    When Vanessa entered the room, she was completely taken aback to see Eric again. She hadn''t expected to run into him twice in one day. As she stood there, Elle leaned in and whispered, "That''s Mr. Hitler - Dr. Eric Smith." Vanessa''s heart sank, silently praying she wouldn''t be assigned to him.


    As the meeting neared its end, Elle introduced Vanessa and asked which doctor she would be working under. Dr. Alvin, one of the senior gynecologists, responded, and Vanessa breathed a sigh of relief - it wasn''t Eric.


    As everyone began to disperse, Eric glanced at Vanessa and said, "Thank God this careless one isn''t under me." His remark stung, and Vanessa lowered her head, feeling hurt. Dr. Alvin, noticing her reaction, walked over and offered a reassuring smile. "Don''t mind him," he said kindly. "Let''s focus on working together." He extended his hand and introduced himself, "I''m Dr. Alvin, and I''ll be your supervisor. We''ll make sure your residency here is a great experience."


    Vanessa navigated her residency with caution, doing her best to avoid any confrontations with Eric. However, everything changed when she found herself on his bad side during a critical case. While attempting to insert a needle, she accidentally pushed too far, puncturing the aorta and nearly causing the patient''s death. The incident cast a tense shadow over the entire department.


    While Dr. Alvin and her colleagues offered words of comfort, reassuring her that mistakes happen and that they were there to help her learn, Eric''s words cut through the support like a knife. He approached her with a cold expression and said, "If you can''t handle the pressure, maybe this field isn''t for you!"


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    Vanessa had expected some criticism, but not something so harsh. His words cut deep, leaving her feeling vulnerable and exposed. In that moment, she was struck by a painful realization: "dealing with patients was far more demanding than the polished scenarios portrayed in medical dramas".


    After that exhausting day, Vanessa was relieved it was her day off and returned home, hoping for some peace. Instead, she was met with surprising news from her parents: they had arranged her marriage, and the wedding was scheduled for the following wee


    "Next week?!" Vanessa exclaimed in shock. "Why didn''t you tell me earlier?"


    Her father, Jason, tried to calm her. "Don''t worry, dear. The wedding won''t be grand since Mrs. Smith is ill. You don''t need to prepare anything; we''ve taken care of it all." He handed her a photo of the groom - Eric.


    Vanessa was stunned, unable to find any words.


    "Why him?" she finally managed to ask.


    Her parents looked concerned. "Is there a problem?" they asked.


    Vanessa hesitated. "Well, he''s my senior..."


    Jason sighed in relief. "Oh, Vanessa, you scared us! We thought it was something serious. Do you have a problem with him?"


    Vanessa stammered, "Well..."


    Jason continued, "Listen, darling, this is a wonderful opportunity for our families to unite. I''ve already spoken to the Smiths about your education, and they''re supportive of it. Your mother and I are very happy with this arrangement."


    Vanessa, unable to argue while seeing the happiness in her parents'' eyes, reluctantly agreed to the marriage..


    Meanwhile at the Smiths


    Eric came home from work, had dinner, and was getting ready for bed when he heard a knock at the door. To his surprise, it was his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, standing outside. Eric welcomed them in, puzzled by their late visit.


    "What''s the matter?" he asked.


    Mr. Smith smiled and said, "Well, Eric, we''ve arranged your wedding. It''s happening next week, and all the preparations are already underway. Do you have any objections?"


    Hearing this, Eric''s anger flared. Marriage was a sore subject for him. "I don''t have a problem," he replied curtly. "It''s up to you."


    Mr. Smith handed Eric a picture of Vanessa, but Eric didn''t even glance at it, too frustrated to care. He wished his parents would stop bringing up his marriage and let it go. All he really wanted was to get married to satisfy their wishes and be done with it, even if it felt like a burden.


    It was the Wedding day,


    to be continued.......