The Charming Ex–Wife
Chapter 640 The Overwhelming Affection.
Many locals from the nearby area were standing outside the door.
The nurse looked a bit bewildered. “What is going on here?”
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Outside, leading the group was indeed the mother–inw of the woman who had just given birth. Upon seeing Lysander and the nurses who had taken care of her daughter–inw the previous day, she hastily handed over the stack of old–fashioned tin lunch boxes she was carrying.
“Dr. Thorne, I just made a special trip home to <b>cook </b>some dishes. I know you all were busy from dawn to dusk yesterday and probably didn’t have time for dinner. Now, you’ll have <b>to </b>make do withbining two meals into one. The chief and the secretary of our vige have alsoe along, having heard that saved the life of my family member.”
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As she spoke, she subtly stepped aside, providing an opportunity for the other vigers to voice their thoughts.
The vige chief and secretary were both elderly, but in front of Lysander and the nurses, they didn’t put on any airs of superiority. They praised them so much that it almost made them feel embarrassed.
“I heard that a few youngdies havee to the health center to provide support. I didn’t expect you all to be not only beautiful but also exceptionally skilled in medicine. By the way, if you guys have some free time, you shoulde visit our vige more often. It’s surrounded by pristine mountains and clear waters. The scenery is quite splendid. We also have some local specialties… The vige chief, ine Alvarez, said as he handed over the cured meat he was holding. “This is from a pig we raised and butchered ourselves. The meat is especially fragrant when used in stir–fries. Give it a try.”This content ? N?v/elDr(a)m/a.Org.
The nurse who opened the door was quick to wave her hands in refusal. “We can’t ept this. The hospital director doesn’t allow us to ept things casually.”
The nurse standing by the table stepped forward to exin<b>, </b>“We have professional standards to uphold. We absolutely cannot ept personal gifts from patients. That would be considered bribery.”
Lysander moved a bit slower than the rest, ending up at the back of the crowd. However, she could still clearly see the faces of those vigers.
Everyone was no longer young, at least belonging to the generation of the baby’s mother and grandmother. Yet, when facing these few young individuals, they showed an exceptional level of respect. This made Lysander feel touched but also somewhat undeserving.
Lysander and the others had simply done their best to fulfill their responsibilities. Little did they anticipate that it would be so significant to the vigers there.
ine was highly respected in the vige. Upon noticing the nurses‘ hesitation, he quickly rified, “This isn’t anything valuable. It’s just agricultural products. It wouldn’t even fetch much at the market.”
The vigers echoed in agreement.
“That’s right! It’s just a few eggs, scrambled up and served as a meal. All the food can be finished in one <b>sitting</b>.”
“This is just some produce from my own garden. I simply pulled out a few pieces when I was leaving?
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The nurses exchanged nces, seeming somewhat troubled as they said, “We appreciate everyone’s kindness, but we really can’t ept these gifts. Please, everyone should go home now,”
ine and the secretary, n, looked disheartened when they heard that.
The mother–inw of the new mother, clutching the tin lunch boxes, was at aplete loss, on the verge of tears. She was torn between not wanting to take the untouched food back home and fearing that her presence might disturb their work.
In the crowd, there were even whispers of me toward the elderlypanions. “I told you before that the medical staff who came to assist us are all from the city, and they’re not used to eating the food here. At the very least, you should have washed off the dirt on the vegetables before serving them. But you insisted that it’s fresher this way
The volume of the conversation was kept extremely low, so low that unless Lysander had exceptionally good hearing, she might not have been able to discern it from the chatter between the nurses and ine. It was clear that both parties were about to get entangled over each other’s good intentions. Those young nurses turned their attention toward Lysander.
After all, among the few who went there to support the local healthcare system, only Lysander was an actual doctor. The rest were merely nurses.
After some consideration, Lysander said, “All right, we’ll ept this time, but let’s make one thing clear. Everyone can only give once, <b>and </b>after this, we won’t be epting anything, regardless of what it is.”
The nurses were fretting over how to resolve the matter at hand. Upon hearing that Lysander had stepped in with a solution, they collectively breathed a sigh of relief.
The vigers, fearful that Lysander might change her mind, quickly voiced their agreement, “All right! All right! We won’t bring any next time. <b>Please</b><b>, </b>ept these for now!”
Everyone hastily handed over the items they had brought to the nurses. In no time, a few people were holding so much that they could barely keep a grip on it all.
– Lysander managed to squeeze her way to the door, carefully epting the fragile eggs and cured meat that
couldn’t be ced on the ground. Once the vigers had finished delivering their gifts, they left <b>with </b>smiles on their faces.
The mother–inw of the new mother had specially waited until the end with ine. She personally handed the lunch box to Lysander, advising her, “I made chicken soup for my daughter–inw, and I’ve <b>also </b>prepared you a bowl. Drink it while it’s hot.”
Only then did the baby’s grandmother return home to bring food for her son and daughter–inw.
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in the countryside, the nurses had never witnessed such an enthusiastic scene. They were utterly overwhelmed by the vigers‘ heartfelt appreciation, handling their gestures of gratitude with utmost care, even the act of setting them on the table was done gently.
After setting down the items in her hand, Lysander immediately stepped forward to lend the nurses a
hand.
An array of agricultural products filled the table to the brim, leaving no room to spare. Even after moving chairs over to amodate, it was still a tight fit to disy everything.
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A nurse expressed her confusion, saying, “This is just too much. The four of us can’t possibly finish it all. But wouldn’t it be even <b>worse </b>to waste it?”
Lysander proposed an idea, suggesting, “Let’s take it to the health center. The director always boasts about his cooking skills, doesn’t he? Let him prepare a meal so that we can all enjoy it together.”
As she spoke, she turned to leave the dorm. However, as soon as she stepped out, she unexpectedly came face to face with ine
ine greeted her politely, “Hi, Dr. Thorne.”
Lysander nodded. “Mr. Alvarez, what can I do for you?”
“On behalf of everyone, I’d like to ask, how long do you think you’ll be able to stay here? After you leave, will <b>there </b>be <b>other </b>doctors willing toe here?”
ine’s hair and beard werepletely white, yet he was still quite robust. He was exceptionally polite when he spoke.
Lysander couldn’t bear to see the elderly being so cautious. She quickly reassured, “Don’t worry, here in response to the call as well. Once we leave, others will surelye.”
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ine nodded, but his expression remained uneasy. He let out a long sigh and began to discuss the unsettling situation they were in.
“Dr. Thorne, you may not be aware, but our vige has particrly challenging conditions. Before you arrived, it had been a long time since any doctor was willing toe here. Everyone had to rely on Dr. Vazquez at the health center for treatment. Once she retires, we really wouldn’t know what to do. A few years ago, we did have a session of young doctorsing in, but they couldn’t handle it and left within days, returning to the big city hospitals. On normal days, when we suffer from minor illnesses, all we can do is take some medicine and bear with it. If, unfortunately, it turns into a serious disease, we just have to ept our bad luck, ine <b>said</b>.
There was no hint ofint in his words. He was merely exining the situation to Lysander. However, when Lysander met his aged gaze, she couldn’t help but feel an inexplicable tightening in her
heart.
Lysander couldn’t help but advise, “In the future, if you ever feel unwell, make sure to see a doctor as soon as possible. Most illnesses are best treated when detected early. There’s no room for dy.”
Had Maverick gone to Central Hospital for a check–up earlier, there was a chance she might still have her father by her side.
A wave of unease couldn’t help but tighten in Lysander’s heart.
ine nodded solemnly. “Dr. Thorne, we appreciate your kindness. However,pared to us older folks, it’s the women and children in the vige who need a doctor the most. There aren’t many able–bodied adults left, as most have gone out to find work. The women and children generally can’t drive and are dependent on the scheduled bus to the city, making trips to the city quite a hassle for them.”
Most vigers were not financially well–off. Families who could afford to buy an electric trike were considered living quitefortably. Cars were such a rarity that they were only seen during holidays.
The elderly man’s eyes <b>were </b>filled with pleading as he humbly pleaded with Lysander, “Dr. Thorne, I understand that my request might be excessive, but if it’s possible, I truly hope you could extend your stay.
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even if it’s just for a month. There are several young women in the vige who are due to give birth soon. Could you at least wait until they’ve safely delivered their babies before you leave?”
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