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Donald nodded . “ We will . ”
Since they couldn’t convince Genevieve and didn’t want to push her , they decided to leave .
Jennifer stayed behind to have a private word with Genevieve , trying to give her a bank card , but the latter just wouldn’t accept it .
When Jennifer got into the car , she was holding an emerald bracelet . “ Ms. Nelson gave me this bracelets She’s always been so good to me . I just don’t think I can thank her enough . ”
Donald glanced over . “ What about the card ? Did she take it ? ”
Jennifer shook her head . “ She refused , so when I left , I slipped the bank card to the kids at the door . They’ll make sure Ms. Nelson gets it . ”
Donald sighed and said , “ Good . Otherwise , I really would feel guilty . I can tell Ms. Nelson is a noble person . She’s not someone who’s after fame or
fortune . ”
Jennifer smiled softly and explained , “ A man broke Ms. Nelson’s heart , so she stopped caring about those things and doesn’t believe in love anymore . She always told us that love is real , but men change . ”
Donald chuckled . “ So , do you think I’m one of those guys who can’t be trusted ? ”
Jennifer grinned . “ Who knows ? Our real test is just getting started , isn’t it ? ”
As Donald drove , he reached over and took Jennifer’s hand . “ Babe , I’ll prove it to you . I’ll love you for the rest of my life . ”
Jennifer thought , ‘ The rest of your life ? What a beautiful promise . ‘ She said , “ Don’t forget what you just said . I’ll always love you , too . ”
They didn’t stay for the night and drove straight back to Nareigh . The next morning , Jennifer headed to the hospital , completely forgetting about Cheryl , though Cheryl still hadn’t replied to her messages .
Early in the morning , she sat in the staff lounge , sipping coffee and watching the morning news .
[ During the peak of summer , we urge all residents to take precautions against the heat . Minimize outdoor activities during high temperatures to stay safe .
Yesterday at 2 p.m. , a woman suffered a heat stroke while walking along Springvale Avenue amid scorching temperatures of 104 degrees Fahrenheit . She didn’t receive medical attention in time and was pronounced dead at the scene . ]
Seeing the news , Jennifer dropped her cup , and her coffee splashed onto her white shoes .
Seeing the footage of the young woman lying unconscious on the ground , surrounded by a crowd , Jennifer’s mind immediately flashed to Cheryl fainting in Lonisburg yesterday .
She grabbed her phone , only to find there was still no reply from Cheryl .
“ Sorry , the subscriber you dialed can not be connected for the moment . Please try again later . ” No matter how many times Jennifer called , she couldn’t get through . Frustrated , she tossed her phone aside .
A young nurse named Lucia knocked on the door . Dr. Nelson , there’s an early meeting today . Don’t forget .”
“ Got it ,” Jennifer replied , then asked her to clean up the spilled coffee and wipe down the table .
It was the first time Lucia had ever seen Jennifer’s desk in such a mess .
Jennifer had just finished a meeting and was about to take a break when a doctor hurried over . A pregnant woman with ruptured membranes had been brought in by ambulance , and she was in urgent need of delivery .
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Seeing how urgent things were , and with several specialists out of town for research , Jennifer had no choice but to step in herself .
“ Doctor , please save me , ” the pregnant woman named Brynn Adams begged , clutching Jennifer’s hand tightly . “ I don’t want to die . Please , save me and my baby . ”
Jennifer looked down at Brynn , who was probably in her twenties , sweat streaming down her face . She then gave her a reassuring nod .
As the anesthesia took effect , Brynn slowly lost consciousness . Jennifer started the surgery , while two assisting doctors whispered to each other nearby .
“ It’s been so hot these past couple of days . Several people have fainted and ended up in the emergency room . ”
“ It gets hotter every year . Heat stroke can really kill you . ”
Jennifer was distracted . She suddenly pictured Cheryl collapsing to the ground , looking so weak and alone , with no family around .
She even thought she heard Cheryl’s voice . “ Jennifer , you saw me , but you just stood by and did nothing . I’m Donald’s sister , your sister – in – law ! How could you just leave me to die ? You’ll never get away with it . ”
It was as if she could see Cheryl staring at her , blaming her for everything .
The voice kept echoing in her mind . “ Jennifer , if I die , you’ll pay for it . Donald will never marry you , and you’ll lose everything . You don’t deserve to be my sister – in – law . You’ll go to hell .”
In a moment of distraction , Jennifer’s hand suddenly trembled .
“ Dr. Nelson , what are you doing ? ” one of the assistants shouted .
The sharp cry snapped Jennifer back to reality , and she found her hands were covered in blood .
There was no time to lose . She quickly focused and rushed to save Brynn .
Vincent Foster , the director of Nareigh General Hospital , slammed his hand on Jennifer’s desk , clearly out of patience .
He said , “ What were you doing ? When that pregnant woman was hemorrhaging , you zoned out for three minutes without doing anything . What on earth was going through your mind ? ”
Jennifer hurried to explain , “ I – I didn’t get much sleep last night . It was just a small mistake . Besides , she’s fine now , isn’t she ? ”
“ A small mistake ? ” Vincent sneered . “ Because of your careless and improper handling , the patient has lost too much blood and is still unconscious , and you just brush it off like nothing happened , huh ?
“ Is that something a gynecologist , an attending physician , should be saying ?
“ Do you realize that one tiny mistake of yours could kill her and her baby , and bring huge negative consequences to our hospital ? Do you even understand that ? ”
Jennifer’s face went pale , her eyes darting nervously : “ I’m sorry , Mr. Foster . I really am . Please forgive me . I’ll be more careful next time . ”
Vincent shook his head in frustration . “ If you can’t handle the pressure of being the attending physician , you should have told me . Why do you think I chose to promote you among so many capable doctors at Maternal and Child Health Hospital ?
“ If it weren’t for the fact that the CEO of Horizonlead Group is your cousin – in – law , I wouldn’t have done you this favor . ”
Jennifer clenched her fists tightly , biting down on her lips .
Vincent continued , “ I was going to promote you to department head by the end of the year , but now I might have to think twice . Deal with it yourself , and if this harms our hospital’s reputation , you might be kicked out . ”
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With that , Vincent stormed out , still fuming .
Jennifer collapsed weakly onto the floor when her phone suddenly rang . Seeing the name on the screen , she picked up , looking pissed .
“ Did you call me ? ” Cheryl asked , clearly confused .
“ Why didn’t you answer your phone ? ” Jennifer snapped .
Cheryl was confused . “ What is wrong with you ? I had a heat stroke yesterday and spent the whole day in the hospital , I just got home . Why are you yelling at me ? I’m going to tell Donald about this . ”
Jennifer was exasperated , so she hung up . She had almost convinced herself that Cheryl was dead , but clearly , that wasn’t the case .
Just as that thought crossed her mind , there was a frantic knock at the door .
A nurse said , “ Dr. Nelson , something’s wrong ! Brynn’s family is here , and he wants to see you right away .”
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