Chapter 1481
The tension in the room was suffocating until, finally, a member of Turner’s team stepped forward. “There’s no need for that, Mr. Rodgers,” the doctor said calmly. “Since…”
“Star has already designated Dr. Wright to oversee Barbara’s follow-up treatment; we should respect her decision. Dr. Ortiz has no objections to that.”
At those words, Turner exhaled quietly in relief, his shoulders slumping ever so slightly.
After what had happened, he knew Nalani must already be deeply dissatisfied with him.
If she were to come here and publicly declare her preference for Belinda to handle her daughter’s further treatment, his reputation as department head would be completely ruined.
Caiden gave Turner one final glance, then turned and said to Belinda, “Dr. Wright, Barbara’s care is now in your hands.”
Belinda nodded. “Understood. I’ll head to the ICU right away to check on her.”
She rose smoothly and exited the office without another word.
Once Caiden and Turner had both left, the large office gradually came alive with murmurs.
One doctor sighed and said, “Our department head really embarrassed himself this time.”
“That’s right! Who knew that Barbara’s condition would unfold precisely as Dr. Wright predicted?” a doctor remarked.
“To be honest, Dr. Wright is remarkable in her own right. Barbara only showed minor abnormalities in her upper limbs. There was no apparent indication that something else was wrong. She was able to live on her own, do her daily activities, and didn’t feel any pain. Yet, Dr. Wright somehow knew that Barbara needed immediate surgery.”
“I don’t know how she does it, but after everything that happened recently, my admiration for Dr. Wright has only grown.”
“When Mr. Truman’s left ventricular posterior wall ruptured mid-procedure last time, her profound grasp of his pathology allowed for immediate and precise identification of the hemorrhage’s origin. But with Barbara’s case, how do you even explain it? Can you really say she was right by coincidence?”
“Clearly not. Dr. Wright has the skills to back her prognoses. Well, she got into one of the most renowned hospitals in the country by acing the entrance exam. Of course, she’s exceptional!”
“You’re just exaggerating!” a female doctor suddenly interjected. “What if Belinda just got a little lucky this time?”
One of the doctors who had defended Belinda rolled her eyes and retorted, “I would believe that if it happened only once, but twice in a row? Do you think she’s blessed by the god of fortune or something?”
The skeptical female doctor was at a loss for how to respond to that.
Meanwhile, inside the SVIP ICU room, Belinda asked the doctor on duty, “How is Barbara’s condition? Did you notice any abnormalities?”
The doctor shook his head. “None at all. Her vital signs have remained stable.” His tone grew animated as he continued, “Star is truly incredible! It was a very high-risk procedure, but she executed it flawlessly, and the post-surgery recovery is going well! Her skills are just as legendary as the rumors say. Oh, by the way, the patient is awake.”