Marrying the Man in the Dark

With a hint of resignation, the man let out a soft sigh. “Honestly, it’s self-destructive.”

“Those who are seriously ill should stay in the hospital if they want to continue their treatment.”

“If they don’t want to be in a hospital, they should find a peaceful place, maybe in the mountains or by clear waters, to spend the rest of their days tranquilly.”

“Why would they make the long journey to Adania without their personal doctor? Don’t they realize how fragile human life can be?”

A female intern next to him rolled her eyes. “How can you be so certain that they’re just being reckless?”

“What if they have an unfulfilled wish? And they’re here in Adania to fulfill it?”

“Why wouldn’t they bring their doctor along then?”

“Perhaps they have their reasons.”

The female intern retorted with another eye-roll. “If they’re meeting loved ones for their final moments, they probably wouldn’t want a personal doctor around.”

“Don’t be so judgmental.”

With that, the female intern turned and walked away.

Lost in thought, Cherise barely noticed the world around her until an excited voice snapped her back to reality.

“Good news!”

A young nurse, clutching a notebook, rushed into the duty room. “Dr. King from our hospital has successfully saved the patient!”

“This VIP will soon be transferred to our hospital. The Director has instructed us to take shifts in the ICU for the patient. We need three volunteers. Who wants to go?”

stepped back. “I’m

“Me neither.

“I’d rather not.”

“And I…

everyone declined, the nurse’s desperate eyes settled on

have a

appearing on her face

your friends medical erudent to

could

shot him a sharp lock

nee right refuse, the nurse hurriedly approached hosting her

you, your friend, and one more, we’d

case. As medical

and turned to Cherise, who

“Let’s go then

didn’t

out Lucy for some emotional support that evening

in the ICU ward and being

agreement, Lucy sighed resignedly. “Alright, we’ll

my friend upstairs now,

gestured to Cherise and headed

and Lacy, along with several other medical staff, waited outside the ICU ward for nearly twenty minutes

was bustling with people Cherise, being an extra pair

she couldn’t see the VIP’s face clearly as they passed, she was certain it was

cascade of raven-black hair spalling over the bed

this prescription to the pharmacy downstairs

By the use be reached Lucy, only minor

a

responded, a frown appearing

your friend a medical student too?”