No Strings Attached

Chapter 347

Ryker clenched the doctor's wrist with a grip that betrayed his desperation. He knew getting to a hospital was out of the question in these conditions. Even the camp's rescue team wouldn't fare much better. He slowly released the doctor. In a low, gravelly voice, he said, "Go ahead. Do it."

The doctor pulled out her surgical tools and set to work on lan's wound.

"Hemostat!"

"Forceps."

"Sutures."

"Gauze."

Ryker stood by, effectively her assistant.

The doctor seemed barely in her twenties, yet her surgical technique was smooth and professional, which took Ryker somewhat by surprise.

An hour later, the bullet was removed from lan, and the wound stitched up. Only then did the doctor straighten up, wiping the beads of sweat from her forehead. She said, "He needs complete rest for at least three days. He's got organ damage; no food allowed for now."

an acknowledgment, then added a simple

for what? It's my job. Besides, he got hurt saving those kids. We're on the same side here,

gaze met hers as he handed her a bottle

It's pretty much been like

be a Doctors Without Borders physician here? Aren't you scared of

the sick and injured is my calling. It's the same anywhere, but the need

long drink, the untouched sweat still glistening

a backbone of steel. She was alone in this place,

had never thought much of anyone, felt something stir within him. In his deep voice, he

"Yolanda."

vigil by lan's side throughout the

Ian was loaded onto the stretcher. S~ᴇaʀᴄh the Findɴovel.ɴet

climbed into the vehicle, he turned to look at Yolanda, uttering a

Meanwhile...

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