The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call

Chapter 1721

Chapter 1721 Patient Zero

A short while later, the nurses who followed Nigel gathered in the decontamination chamber.

Nigel spoke to them with a solemn tone. "After I leave, you must do your best to care for every patient. As medical professionals, we must have the heart of a parent for them. I believe in all of you. If you have any doubts, don't hesitate to ask me.

"In times like this, we, the medical staff, must be at the frontline. You're young, and maybe you've never experienced such things before. But now, life has changed. From a peaceful existence, you must now bear the weight of responsibility."

The nurses' eyes glistened with unshed tears. Nigel had always been dedicated to his work, and every patient at the hospital praised him as a miracle doctor.

"Dr. Alistair, we won't feel confident without you. We have a leader when you're here, and we know your abilities."

"Please don't leave, Dr. Alistair. We'll fall apart without you."

"We've been learning from you since we entered the hospital. We know it's for our own good when you're strict with us. After all, a single mistake in this field could cost a life. We may not always hear you say it, but we understand."

"We'll go beg the dean for you."

Nigel waved his hand. "No need. Take care of the patients here, and protect yourselves. Remember to wear an additional mask under your protective gear. The situation may pass quickly, or it may drag on longer than we expect. No one can say for sure, but you must look after yourselves."

The young nurse was the most upset, and the others seemed disheartened as well.

But Nigel didn't just gather them to say these things. More importantly, this was the only place in the hospital where they could avoid the surveillance cameras.

"Who's local here?" Nigel asked.

Four of them raised their hands.

Nigel narrowed his eyes. "Remember not to go home. Stay at the hospital if you need to rest. Listen very carefully to what I have to say next. The virus source is still unclear, the transmission method is unknown, and there may be a Patient Zero.

"It's possible... No, it's already clear that human-to-human transmission has occurred. There's no specific cure yet, and the results of treatment are uncertain, as you can see. So, stay safe."

The medical staff in the room understood the gravity of his words. Every phrase and word pointed to one grim possibility-they too might be infected.

"Dr. Alistair, I... I just started my internship this year. The higher-ups have started developing a cure after learning about this, right?"

Faced with their hopeful looks, Nigel couldn't bring himself to say the truth.

The higher-ups probably didn't know about this yet because those below were suppressing it, afraid to report the situation. Not only that, but they had silenced him, too.

Nigel spoke slowly. "For those of you who are local, after I leave, wait for ten minutes before sending a message home. Tell your families to take precautions and avoid public transportation.

"For those who aren't from here, just send a message to your families, tell them you're safe, and remind them to buy masks, disinfectants, bleach, and fever medicine."

Nigel looked at them before continuing, "Remember, only after I've sent my message can you send yours."

"Dr. Alistair, are you trying to take all the responsibility?" the young nurse suddenly shouted. "If you send it before we send ours, it won't count as leaking confidential information on our part, and we won't be responsible!"

Nigel smiled. "You're overthinking. Just remember what I said..."

"Before the dawn comes, there is indeed darkness. But we are doctors, and doctors dare to snatch lives from the hands of death!" the group of young medical students shouted in unison.

Nigel raised his hand but refrained from patting their shoulders. Instead, he smiled and said, "As expected of the ones I've trained. These patients... I'll leave them to you.

Nigel left the hospital without looking back after saying what needed to be said.

Those who stayed behind felt conflicted, but they knew what was more important. The youngest nurse was banned from entering patient rooms and could only stay outside. The others would care for the critically ill patients.

The phrase "medicine has a legacy" took on a tangible form at this moment.

After leaving the hospital, Nigel didn't go home. He didn't know if he had been infected, so he avoided taking the elevator and used the stairs instead, just in case he might unknowingly infect regular patients.

He was indeed the first to send a message, and it was to his wife.

out? What do you mean even our daughter won't

daughter has a weak immune system and that Dad and Mom have

remember what I said." Nigel chuckled softly. "Darling... I know it's been tough

Elowyn Kelda, sensed something was off. "What's going on? Did something happen at the

her. "The hospital is just going to be especially busy for a while. I might

"Do you need me to

come to the

so strongly that there was a brief silence on the other

won't go,"

daughter misses school for a few days. But if anyone gets sick, avoid contact and wear masks. If possible,

eyes despite his smile, "Darling, I'm sorry that I couldn't give you what

better than me.

I don't earn much, and I haven't been promoted much. But you've never seemed to mind.

sigh. "I thought something serious had happened. I didn't expect it to be about some promotion. So what if you didn't get it? I know for a fact my husband

ourselves with others. What's the

in my eyes."

about his slow career progress, she was always there to cheer

leaving my parents to you..." He knew he couldn't talk any longer without breaking down. "Please don't come to

the call. He had said his part to his family, and now the others could contact their families

know what else to say other than what Nigel

much, their families would likely notice something was off. Yet,

most straightforward and composed among them. She reminded her mother to buy all the necessary supplies, even if they were

the phone, she stared at it, and her shoulders started trembling slightly. "Mom... I'm

not be scared? They were humans, too. Watching the patients' deteriorating conditions and hearing about those who were taken away

them shaken.

leave, completing his final duty for them in

they didn't sense anything. After all, there had been 12 patients in the ward,

expect next.

people the most.

it was clear that once Nigel left, the place would be entirely

to personally deliver meals to them,

elevator on the first

which had originally been abandoned, was

cracked under the pressure. "I should have

leave? Look at

wanted to. If it were up to him, he would've

sharing their thoughts when suddenly, the

shattered the brief quiet.

Patient in

staff, who were eating, immediately sprang to

wore a mask and stuck to areas devoid of people. He

only was it crowded, but Lennon had also made it clear

unwelcome.

he knew it wouldn't be long before Lennon sent

him.

words echoed in his mind, and he muttered to himself

warn the public without finding Patient Zero? Doesn't everyone deserve the

at a crosswalk. Without even glancing at

he stepped forward.

at a steady speed from the side-it was none other than

Dalton.

at him and continued walking without

something was wrong,

crossed the street with a disoriented and dazed appearance, Wynter approached him

He instinctively adjusted his mask and stepped

mumbled before continuing on his way. Dalton, who had also noticed something amiss, suggested, "Let's

the bike and started

soul is intact, but the way he's acting... it's like he's lost