My Darling, My Dearest

Chapter 123

Kevin sat in a daze. He couldn't believe his ears. He had thought Rachel would blurt out about the prescription. But nothing of that sort happened.

She had reminded him of the prescription's problem, but he didn't listen and even scolded her.

All this made Kevin believe that Rachel would use this opportunity to get him fired. After all, he deserved it.

But the scene which was unraveling before him was one he didn't expect.

When Rachel finished, the executive slightly sighed, looked up at Sheila and said, "Miss, did you hear that? If you still don't believe us, we can provide you with all of the record of her condition during her stay in this hospital."

Sheila couldn't stand this any longer. She shouted angrily, "Nothing these people say or show will put my mind at ease. I am not here for the evidence! The doctor told me she would be fine after 24 hours' observation in the ICU. But what happened next? My sister died!"

Nobody made a reply, so she continued, "She had been admitted there for several days. During this time, you told me she was okay! I spoke to your doctor and nurses! None of you told me we were going to lose her."

Sheila almost lost control and cried out. The thought of her sister broke her heart into pieces. ■d

Rachel took a look at Kevin who was sitting in the corner, poker faced.

What a chaotic afternoon! Everyone tried to comfort the mother and daughter, but nothing would soothe them.

In spite of their efforts, they seemed hell-bent on accusing the hospital for what happened.

Except for their conviction, there was no evidence which would prove there was any relation between the death and hospital's negligence. This relieved the executive's worried mind. Without solid proof, nobody could harm them.

That night, Rachel didn't come back from the hospital until it was midnight.

On her way back home, she noticed there were few cars on the street. This allowed Rachel to drive as fast as she wished. The incidents of the hospital wouldn't leave her. Her head was buzzing, on the verge of explosion.

Before she went home, she had visited the deceased, hoping to get one last glimpse of that lady's face. Looking at it, she thought there was something serene about her. But her heart cried at the sight. After all, she was only twenty- five or twenty-six. There was so much in life she deserved to see.

Rachel took a deep breath and slowly covered the cloth again. She felt like a black hole was breaking open in her heart. All her negative emotions were rushing into the black hole desperately.

When she came out, her hands and feet were slightly cold. She didn't know if the air conditioner was on or perhaps some other reason had led to this.

As she walked, she couldn't help but wonder what the outcome would have been if Kevin had changed the medicine in time.

'Or perhaps if I had been more careful while inspecting her two days ago, things may have been better. I should have made an effort to take good care of her. And then this day wouldn't have come,' she thought to herself.

Just when she was drowning in her miserable thoughts, someone called her from behind, "Doctor! Doctor!"

Rachel came to a halt. She heard the footsteps behind her and turned around and saw Sheila. Sheila's eyes were red and swollen.

This lady resembled her sister in a lot of ways. Rachel's hands slightly trembled. To hide it from Sheila, she put both the hands in her pockets.

In a very indifferent voice, she said, "Yes, do you want something?"

"Doctor!" She almost reached to hug Rachel. But on giving it a second thought, she believed it might come across as impolite.

Sheila slightly lowered her head and choked with sobs. She asked in a low voice, "Can I talk to you for a minute?"

Rachel pursed her lips and said, "Yes, come with me."

Sheila's eyes lit up and followed her. There was ■d

something warm about this female doctor. She couldn't help but believe she was the only trustworthy person in this hospital.

And there was no way she would leave without giving her sister justice. Everyone responsible would have to pay for it.

The patient's condition had been worsening since the last few days. Sheila went around and asked people to help. But her words fell on deaf ears. Kevin consoled her saying her sister was getting better.

According to him, her health was stable.

If everything had been fine, why had she died?

There were too many loopholes in their words! Sheila couldn't believe it.

She had asked the doctor and nurses worriedly, but none of them implied her death. They made her look like an idiot who was worrying for nothing. And now, her sister was dead and she wasn't even mildly prepared for it.

On top of that, her mother's condition was worsening. Her whole world had collapsed. At the moment, her biggest desire was to be with her mom. She had no energy in investigating the case.

But the behavior of the doctor made her suspicious. She couldn't let the hospital go so easily.

She wanted to get an explanation from the hospital, but she didn't expect that the so-called executive of the hospital would dismiss the case so easily. ■d

He was completely partial to the doctor and nurses!

Sheila repressed her anger. She had seen many medical disputes before.

The media often reported them. In order to prevent something from happening, she had decided to send her sister's body out of the hospital first. Only then, she could take actions.

When she met Rachel here, she hoped that lady would shed some light on her sister's death. Something told her this woman knew more than she showed.

On top of everything, there was sorrow in her eyes which was missing in other staff members.

She believed that the female doctor must know something and if she would squeeze it out of her, her mission in attaining justice for her sister would be possible.

Rachel took her back to her office and closed the door. Sheila was a little nervous and took a deep breath, readying herself for what she was going to ask.

When Rachel turned around, she took a step forward, clenching her fists which were drooping beside her.

In Rachel's apartment As Rachel closed her eyes, Sheila's face appeared before her.

Those eyes contained doubts,

resentment,

and contempt. ■d

This was the first time Rachel began to question her profession as a doctor.

She had a big quarrel with Kevin about the medicine. And the executive also knew it.

But from the scene that had happened in the executive's office, it was certain he wanted Rachel to remain shut. Her heart sank.

Although she had guessed there would be consequences, it was still painful to go through with it.

The executive of the hospital had a clear attitude. The first priority for the hospital was to protect Kevin and the hospital's reputation.

The problem had to be solved in private, by hook or by crook. If not, the hospital and everyone involved in it would be in big trouble.

Rachel knew she had chosen the wrong path the second she supported the doctor who had caused Sheila's sister's death. The injustice and darkness were killing her.

What was funny was she had chosen to become a doctor in order to save lives. Her mission was to use her own abilities to benefit others.

It never occurred to her that things like this would happen. From her point of view, she was equally to blame for supporting this lie.

She was a ruthless butcher who had played a role in killing the patient. Their negligence led to this tragedy.

Sheila could have asked for justice and an official apology. ■d

But she couldn't even receive an apology! Kevin committed a crime and the executive was doing all he could in order to bury it.

Rachel felt so guilty that she couldn't sleep well that night. Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Tossing and turning, her mind wouldn't provide her with a moment of rest. And when she dozed off for a while, her dream was scary and gruesome. In it, she was taken to a chaotic place where everyone kept running, but reaching nowhere.

When Rachel woke up, she was worn out. She refreshed herself before going to work.

The sun was shining brightly. Rachel was dazzled by the harsh sunlight. She rubbed her tired eyes and took out her sunglasses.

The whole morning in the hospital was quiet without any gossips.

Truth be told, Rachel didn't pay much attention to anyone or anything.

Meanwhile, Kevin was still on duty. Everything seemed to be back to normal.

No one talked about that anymore, as if it had never happened.

In fact, the biggest reason why this matter attracted so many people's attention was Rachel. Hospital was a place where deaths happened on a regular basis.

This was not the first time that a patient had died in the operating room due to invalid rescue. Nor was it the first time that a patient's family had made chaos outside the ward. ■d

Rachel's quarrel with Kevin that morning was what made this a curious case.

Everybody knew Rachel had an argument with Kevin. They also knew the fight was regarding the prescription of the diseased patient. Her suggestion was refused by Kevin.

At that time, they were still secretly laughing at Rachel, but when the patient died, the tables had turned. It proved she was right, leaving everyone stunned.

The executive of the hospital had warned them, asking them to not make a fuss about it.

After all, this was no small matter. Two important doctors were involved in it.

If they still wanted to continue working there, it wouldn't be wise to spread the information. They had to think of the hospital's reputation if they wanted to keep this job.

Everything returned back to peaceful state, but there was a faint sense of restlessness in Rachel's heart.

After a busy day, when she stopped to take a rest, she found that her throat was very dry. She went back to the office and got a cup of warm water. Slowly, she gulped it down.

Warm liquid slid down her throat and relieved her pain.

From the next day on, she would leave emergency department and work upstairs.

Before she left work, she sorted out the cases in her hand and handed them over to the ■d

department director.

After leaving her office, Rachel went downstairs, her mind immersed in thoughts.

Lucas said that he would come back the next day. Mendes had lived in the Fu family's house for a long time. Rachel was about to call and pick up the kid.

As soon as she took out her phone, she received a call from a stranger.

Rachel got her car keys, unlocked the car door and sat inside. With utter confusion, she picked the call.

"Hello, who's this?"

There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, and a familiar female voice said, "Hello, Dr. Rachel."

The voice was a little hoarse and seemed to indicate the caller had been crying. In the background, there was clamor. Perhaps the call was being made on road side since the sound of cars passing by was very clearly heard.

Rachel realized who was speaking on the other side of the phone. She paused and said, "Hello."