Chapter 239
Chapter 239
Magnolia fixed her gaze on Chwendolyns, waiting for her answer
Under the scrutiny of all those around, forcing Owendolyn like this fell downright shameful. But the
thought of ude’s grim prognosis from the doctor steeled her resolve
However, for some reason, her heart felt hemy.
A twinge of pain.
“Dr. Quigley, are you really going to refuse a patient?” Magnolia asked, her voice steady as icr
Gwendolyn remained silent, her palms slick with cold sweat
Duty to her mentor or her responsibility as a doctor? An unsolvable dilemma.
Magnolia pressed on, Dr. Quigley, you’re a doctor. You know that life is the most sacred thing. If news
of this ever leaks, how will you face your conscience given your position?”
Magnolia was banking on the fact that the public wasn’t aware of the feud between Enoch and Ss,
hoping toer Gwendolyn with public opinion, forcing her to swallow a bitter pill in silence.
Gwendolyn felt as though a boulder weighed on her chest as she looked toward ude, whoy with
eyes tightly shut on the hospital bed, the buzzing of onlookers filling her ears.
She hadered herself.
Suddenly, the modest machinery by the bed red an rm, ude’splexion turning a ghastly
shade of blue, his breathing weakening
The Lopez family’s bodyguard panicked, “Ms. Lopez, his heart is stopping. We need to act fast”
Magnolia’s fingers tingled numbly, but she was even moreposed. She was ready to gamble.
“Dr. Quigley, unless you agree to treat him, I’m not sending him to the emergency room. Histe today
hinges entirely on your answer. She was counting on Gwendolyn’s concem for her reputation, her
inherent sense of decency, and her oath as a doctor.
The stakes were ude’s very life.
Gwendolyn felt a lump in her throat, her eyes brimming with tears as she choked out, “1 agree”
Hearing her answer, Magnolia slumped against the wall, crying out, “Get him to emergency, now”
She had won the bet. Yet, the victory didn’t bring the satisfaction she had anticipated. A dark cloud
hung over her as if something beyond her control was slipping away.
Gwendolyn approached her and said softly, “Once he’s out of danger, I’ll do what I can. But prepare
yourselves, and his condition is grave
Magnolia, summoning strength, replied, “Of course. We have no illusions. We just don’t want to live
with regret. Even if ude dies, at least they’ll have closure knowing you did your part”
Gwendolyn looked at her earnestly. “To be part of your family must be a blessing.”
Yet to outsiders, it could seem quite cruel.
Gwendolyn turned and walked out of the hospital, not even bothering to change out of her white coat.
A bitter taste welled up in Magnolia’s mouth, drowning her heart
She sped her chest, the pain sharp and sudden.
Around theer, Selina watched the drama unfold with a satisfied smirk ying on her lips, her eyes
gleaming with contentment. That day, she had overheard her parents discussing the feud between
Enoch and Ss. They had agreed to a truce, each staying out of the other’s territory when it came to
patients.
Otherwise, it would be the end of them.
Now that Gwendolyn had agreed to save ude, she would have to face the consequences.
If Gwendolyn had refused, Selina would have unleashed a tidal wave of social media bacsh,
ensuring she lost her job and smeared the reputation of her profession.
Either choice was a loss for her.
“Selina “Sanford approached with a grim expression, startling Selina.
“Sanford,” she managed, conjuring a flustered smile.
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“Come to my office.”
Sanford’s demeanor was frosty and Selina followed him hesitantly, her mind racing with thoughts.
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As the office door closed, the tension thickened
“Was this your idea?” Sanford demanded
Selina put on her most pitiful face, “Yes, it was me. I was worried about ude Grandma’s health is
failing, and nobody wants to lose
him.”
“We have already approached Dr. Quigley. She refused outright. By doing this, what position have you
put her in? And what about the onder of our hospital?”