Chapter 224
Teresa stood up to wash her face . “ I’m not in the mood to talk about abortion right now . Just leave me alone for a while . ”
Jennifer frowned but felt relieved after finding Teresa . Since Teresa refused to face her , Jennifer had no choice but to leave
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Jennifer went to the hospital . During a meeting there , her name was suddenly called . The department head commended her for her dedication and sense of responsibility , hailing her as a role model for her colleagues .
Jennifer maintained a calm facade , expressionlessly accepting the praise .
“ Dr. Nelson , please stay . Everyone else can go back to work now , the department head announced .
After people left , the department head said , “ Jennifer , I know you want to leave the Maternal and Child Health Hospital “ What do you think about Nareigh General Hospital ? The higher – ups are planning to transfer you there . The salary and benefits will be better , and you’ll start as the associate department head . What do you think ? ”
Jennifer was stunned . The unexpected offer left her both surprised and uneasy
The department head asked , “ Judging by your expression , you’re not happy about it ? ”
“ It’s not that , ” Jennifer replied , “ I just feel it’s too sudden . Besides , I haven’t even met the qualifications for an associate senior title yet . ”
The department head said , “ You certainly have . You’ve been outstanding in every evaluation , and patients often send letters commending you .
“ Nareigh General Hospital is newly established , with more advanced equipment than we have here . They’re seeking to recruit talent , especially someone as outstanding as you .
“ The leadership hopes you can have a better development platform . If you go there , you’ll start as an associate department head . In a few years , you may even become the department head . I’m sure you can achieve it .”
After hesitation , Jennifer apologized by saying , “ I’m sorry . I need to discuss this with my family . ”
The department head said , “ Alright . Please let me know your decision as soon as possible . I really hope you stay in Nareigh . Nareigh General Hospital is set to become the largest and best hospital in the region .
“ If you’re considering moving to Shaville , the benefits will indeed be great . But think about it . You’d have to rent a place there . Why go through the hassle of moving when Nareigh has everything you need right here ? ”
“ Yeah … Thank you so much for your consideration . I’ll think it over carefully , ” replied Jennifer .
Then , Jennifer left the office .
That afternoon during her shift , a young woman with a slightly rounded belly walked in . She looked at Jennifer with a helpless expression and asked , “ I just found out I’m pregnant . What should I do ? ”
Jennifer examined the girl and confirmed that she had been pregnant for three months . Jennifer sighed inwardly , thinking , Another tricky situation .’
She said , “ Miss , you look young . Didn’t you notice you’ve missed your period for three months ? ”
“ I … ” The girl lowered her head . “ My boyfriend just passed away in a car accident . I didn’t know I was carrying his child . I thought my period was just irregular because of the stress . ”
Jennifer sighed softly . Her thoughts drifted to her own wayward younger sister .
Jennifer said , “ From a medical perspective , the baby already has a heartbeat . Abortion would be a tough decision . But ultimately , it’s your choice . If you decide to keep the baby , you’ll be raising it as a single mom . ”
The girl nodded . “ I understand , Doctor . But I still want to keep this baby . ”
Jennifer kept her face neutral . “ Alright . Then you should be prepared for the challenges ahead . Being a single mom is no easy road . My sister was in the same situation and insisted on having her baby . It’s exhausting . ”
That girl stroked her belly and said , “ I’d rather be tired than alone . This is a life growing inside me . I can’t abort it . My parents passed away when I was very young . This baby will be my family member who can keep me company . ”
Jennifer was momentarily at a loss for words , even after the girl had left .
The last sentence of that girl’s words echoed in Jennifer’s mind .
Jennifer couldn’t help but wonder if this was h
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Growing up without her parents , Teresa cherisited Michoal
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was her way of gaining another family member , another source of companionship .
As Jennifer sat at her desk feeling restless , a cup of coffee suddenly appeared in front of her .
As she looked up and saw a familiar , warm face , her heart skipped a beat , because ever since that kiss on Donald’s birthday ,
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she had been avoiding him and was reluctant to face him .
Donald wasn’t blind to her avoidance . But at that moment , he wasn’t about to let Jennifer run away again .
“ What’s bothering you ? You can tell me . Maybe I can help , Donald said
Jennifer sighed and shared the story of the unfortunate young girl she had just encountered .
Donald nodded . “ As doctors , we can only guide patients . They need to make their decision on their own . Just like signing off on surgery , even if they regret it later , it’s still their choice . ”
“ Maybe , ” Jennifer replied . “ I just can’t help but feel for that girl . Being a single mort is tough , but she insists on going through it . ”
Donald gently ruffled Jennifer’s hair and said , “ But she has a child now . She has a family of her own . Isn’t that a kind of happiness ? Why take that from her ? ”
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