Chapter 6
Sonia bit her lip. “What can I do to help?”
“Irrelevant people can leave now.” Having observed Sonia’s earlier performance, Dorothy knew Sonla would he nothing but a burden.
“But…”
“Dr. Frazier, the patient is in a critical condition now. You should go out and calm the family members down.”
None of the attending surgeons in Dewbury Medical Center dared to accept this procedure because their entire careers would be destroyed if anything went wrong.
Besides, they had all witnessed Sonia’s performance from the moment she stepped into the operating room.
If it weren’t for her connections, they would have lashed out already.
Clenching her fists, Sonia could only exit the room reluctantly.
***
After confirming that the patient’s brainstem remained intact and no major vessels were compromised, Dorothy spent five hours removing the steel bar and then performed skull base reconstruction together with the others.
The surgery was completed till it was dusk. Seeing that all the vital signs of the patient were stable, everyone was relieved.
The other doctors told the patient’s family the great news at once.
Dorothy, however, went to the director’s office.
Weston was thrilled when he knew the result. “Dottie, it’s a success all thanks to you.”
“Teamwork is what matters, and the patient is lucky enough–the steel bar didn’t hurt any vital areas. Or I’m afraid no one could have saved him.”
Weston nodded and then persuaded her again, “Are you still sure you want the transfer?”
He knew how talented she was. She was the youngest attending surgeon and a woman at that. It was quite impressive.
Rovigo was a small city, and the hospital benefits there couldn’t compare with those in Dewbury at all. It was such a shame that she gave up all those perks and transferred to Rovigo Hospital.
Dorothy nodded with a smile. “Yes. But if you need me for anything, I’ll help whenever I can.”
Weston no longer said anything.
After Dorothy left his office, she saw Dwayne walking toward her.
She was about to say something but didn’t get the chance.
Chapter 6
He walked past her and said without stopping, “Dr. Acosta, a word.”
She followed him to the balcony. After the major surgery, she was very exhausted. “What do you…”
“Why did you target Sonia in the operating room?!”
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