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.

almost immediately. "What's going on? Why are you telling me to stay home and not go out? What do you mean even our daughter won't be going to school? What is happening? We've listened

daughter has a weak immune system and that Dad and Mom have pre-existing conditions, we've been maintaining

chuckled softly. "Darling... I know it's been tough

Did something happen

How could there be that much disturbance from patients?" Nigel reassured her. "The hospital is just going to be especially busy for a while. I might need to stay there for another two

Elowyn asked, "Do you need

come to the

strongly that there was a brief

won't go,"

voice became more urgent. "Make sure you have all the necessary medications at home. It's fine if our daughter misses school for a few

Nigel, tears in his eyes despite his smile, "Darling, I'm sorry that I

better than me.

I'm clumsy with my words, I don't earn much, and I haven't been promoted

serious had happened. I didn't expect it to be about some promotion.

with others. What's the point of that? You're the

in my eyes."

Elowyn was trying to comfort him. Whenever he was discouraged about his

longer without breaking down. "Please don't come

family, and now the others could contact their

really know what else to say

their families would likely notice something was off. Yet, if they said too little, this might

straightforward and composed among them. She reminded her mother to buy all the necessary supplies, even if they were expensive-money was the least of

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

humans, too. Watching the patients' deteriorating

them shaken.

final duty for them in

sense anything. After all, there had been 12 patients in the ward, but now,

next. Sometimes, it was

people the most.

clear that once Nigel left, the place would be

used to personally deliver meals to them,

was simply placed outside the elevator on the first floor, and they were expected

one department-the entire building, which had originally been abandoned, was

already cracked under the pressure. "I should have

Look at the people stationed outside, watching

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

their thoughts when suddenly, the piercing sound of an

shattered the brief quiet.

in bed 07

medical staff, who were eating, immediately sprang

to areas devoid

only was it crowded, but Lennon had also made it

unwelcome.

he knew it wouldn't be long before Lennon

him.

mind, and he muttered to himself bitterly,

this or even warn the

at a crosswalk. Without even glancing at the

he stepped forward.

at a steady speed from the side-it was

Dalton.

that he didn't hear Wynter honking at him and continued walking without a care of

was wrong, Wynter

appearance, Wynter approached him and asked, "Why

through Nigel's daze. He instinctively adjusted his mask and stepped

paces. "I'm sorry," he mumbled before continuing on his way. Dalton, who had also noticed something amiss, suggested, "Let's follow

parked the bike and

puzzled. "His soul is intact, but the