Nevertheless, Melody sat back down on the sofa and waited. She couldn’t shake the worry gnawing at her.
After a while, Jeremy changed into fresh clothes. Now, his brows were relaxed, and his whole demeanor seemed visibly lighter too.
Only then did he glance at Melody and explain, “It was the patient’s blood.
Relief washed over Melody, but she didn’t move.
She was still expectantly looking at him. She wanted to ask about Benson:
Jeremy saw right through her thoughts, and after a brief pause, he finally said, “Dr. Turner said they’ll hold a meeting to discuss your situation.” Melody nodded. There was nothing she could do now. Even if she had something to say, it wouldn’t make a difference.
Then, her gaze fell to the hearing aid on the table. She slowly picked it up, adjusted the settings, and put it on.
She needed to look composed. If not, she would only expose the uncertainty gnawing at herself After all, Felicia had taught her that appearances.
But the moment the hearing aid was properly adjusted, she suddenly heard Jeremy’s voice.
“But you need to go to the hospital tomorrow. Tessa wants to see you.”
Melody froze. Her head snapped up, eyes wide and shining-
Jeremy had just started to frown when she blurted out, excitement spilling into her voice, “Can you say that again? I think I can hear you.”
was all about
A flicker of surprise crossed Jeremy’s eyes, but it disappeared just as quickly. He repeated, “Tessa wants you to go to the hospital tomorrow. She wants to see you.”
The joy of regaining her hearing barely lasted before Melody’s heart sank again. She slowly said, “So, she still doesn’t believe me.”
Jeremy calmly glanced at her. “Harold came back today. But even if he testified for you, it won’t mean anything. No amount of explanation will matter unless there’s solid proof.”
With that, he walled backto his room.
Early the next morning, Melody went to the hospital.
But first, she went to see Benson. She needed to fight for a chance.
Benson was the head of the entire neurosurgery department
When Melody first joined the team, her bearing impairment made things anything but smooth. However, it was Benson who’d insisted on giving her a chance, and that was the only reason she had been allowed to stay.
Benson, who was new approaching so years old, had a kind and approachable demeanor.
He spoke in a steady, reassuring tone, “jerrey already told me everything about your situation. But hospital regulations are regulations, and I don’t have the final
Melody pressed her lips together before saying, “I don’t have to assist
st in surgeries. For daily tasks, I believe I’ve done my job well.”
“You have, and inveryone acknowledges your work. Otherwise, you wouldn’t have been rated as an outstanding employer.” Benson nodded.
Melody was the most reliable member of the department, Arry difficult patient assigned to her would eventually be soothed.
