The Killer Queen by Noella Briony

Chapter 268

Ulrich was suddenly consumed by panic. He rushed over and began inspecting Noella’s body meticulously.

“Noella, did you hurt yourself and not tell anyone at home?”

“Calm down, Ulrich. The patient who was rushed in isn’t me.”

She stood right in front of Ulrich, perfectly fine.

“Besides, Elara and I don’t have the same blood type.”

Calvin removed his mask. “The emergency case was Dr. Caleb’s intern, Dr. Lowry. She attempted suicide by slashing her wrists. We managed to save her, but her will to live is dangerously low. She needs careful monitoring.*

Ulrich frowned. “Then why was Noella in the OR?”

Calvin explained without skipping a beat. “I saw potential in Noella’s medical intuition and wanted her to get some hands–on experience. I’ve taken care of all the paperwork.”

Noella didn’t need Calvin to access the operating room, but she preferred not to reveal her extraordinary medical skills and often used Calvin’s name to book the OR.

Ulrich grew even more puzzled. “I had no idea Noella was interested in medicine.”

Noella subtly changed the subject. “Why did Dr. Lowry attempt suicide?”

A teary–eyed intem pulled out a suicide note found in Dr. Lowry’s pocket.

“She was overwhelmed, said she couldn’t take it anymore.”

The note, written in elegant script, detailed a deep sense of despair.

[I’m sorry, I can’t be the workhorse you want. I’m so tired. I was supposed to have a day off, yet here I am, working overtime again. Endless paperwork, assisting surgeries, and never enough learning–just grunt work. Can’t even go home for Thanksgiving, and I haven’t had a good night’s sleep in over seventy hours. My heart feels like it’s going to burst, yet I’m expected to keep working? At least now, I can finally rest. Goodnight. This world is beautiful, but I won’t be coming back…]

with hopelessness.

would she give up like that? We were almost done with our internships.

a box of tissues, her gaze

been this harsh on

interns under Professor Calvin and me get regular days off. The paperwork is endless; there’s no need to

hurried over from another OR upon hearing the

this? Why would she think

was Dr. Lowry’s supervisor, Caleb.

“It’s your refusal to let her rest and your exploitation of her that led her to despair. If you’re looking for someone to blame, maybe start with yourself.”

turned beet red.

through tough times? Did I force her to stay up all night doing paperwork? That’s on her for not being up to par! I managed my paperwork without losing sleep over it! I’ve done three days and nights straight in the OR. If I could handle that, why can’t she

Caleb’s view, Dr. Lowry simply couldn’t handle the pressure, which he saw

a prodigy, endured his fair share of hardship during his internship,

dedication. If you can’t handle adversity and aren’t willing to push through, maybe it’s time to consider a

she listened to Caleb, who was vehemently denying any

what you believe, would you then subject your own child to the same conditions? No rest, on call 24/7, just to file

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on standby, or risk not receiving certification for their training, effectively derailing their future careers. Interns had

already on the brink of collapse. Even if she hadn’t resorted to suicide, the likelihood of her collapsing or dying suddenly at work was alarmingly high.

medical training under such conditions?

mocking laughter filled

bear the thought? Then have you ever considered that those you exploit are someone else’s

out, “You don’t know anything! Being an

Noella closer, his gaze on Caleb cold and

If, in your eyes, the only way to improve is through exploitation, then I’ll request the hospital to send you on a