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…]

but each word was heavy with hopelessness. It was clear Dr.

give up like that? We were almost done with our

her a box of tissues, her gaze shifting to Ulrich.

has the hospital always been this harsh on

interns under Professor Calvin and me get regular

a lab coat hurried over from another OR upon hearing the news and joined them.

you believe this? Why would she think of such a drastic

was Dr. Lowry’s

Caleb, her voice cool. “It’s your refusal to let her rest and your exploitation of her that led her to despair. If you’re looking for someone

turned

who hasn’t gone 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

simply couldn’t handle the pressure, which he saw as a

his fair share of hardship during

doctor requires dedication. If

brows furrowed slightly as she listened to Caleb, who was vehemently

the same conditions? No rest, on

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unspoken rule of being always on standby, or risk not receiving certification for their training, effectively derailing their future careers. Interns had

Even if she hadn’t resorted to suicide, the likelihood of her collapsing or dying suddenly at work was alarmingly

go through medical training under such conditions? Of course, he wouldn’t want

Noella’s mocking laughter filled the

Then have you ever considered that those you exploit are someone

anything! Being an intern is supposed to be tough!“.

Noella closer, his gaze on Caleb

their training. If, in your eyes, the only way to improve is through exploitation, then I’ll request the hospital to send you on a mission to Africana. Maybe that will ‘improve‘ you.”