Not Your Doormat Anymore

I froze.

"He's very old, and this situation isn't entirely your fault; it's partly mine as well. Dr. Ranford, I believed that with your strong medical ethics and skills, you would've been able to safely discharge the patient. But it seems that I trusted you too much."

Dr. Grey shook his head. "To avoid further emotional distress for the family that could worsen the situation, I'm suspending you immediately."

Noticing the redness in my eyes, his expression hardened. "Don't make this any harder for the hospital, Dr. Ranford."

I let out a deep breath. "You just want me gone, don't you? Fine. I'll leave."

I had spent the past few days conducting thorough research and reviewing the elderly man's medical records. I was confident that the medication I prescribed wouldn't have caused any issues.

The CT scan results on my computer clearly showed that the brain hemorrhage was almost resolved, and he should have been able to be discharged. Yet despite all this, the unexpected occurred.

As I met Dr. Grey's cold stare, the truth suddenly hit me I was responsible for the elderly man's death. If I hadn't been so stubborn and insistent, this accident might never have happened.

I lowered my head and walked into Dr. Crowell's office.

He released the secretary from his embrace and looked at me coldly. "Dr. Ranford, even if you're here to beg for mercy, it won't help. This situation is too serious. I can't keep you."

I shook my head. "I'm not here to beg."

Dr. Crowell raised an eyebrow. "Then what? Are you trying to use your connections?"

I pressed my lips together and, after a moment of silence, let out a deep breath. "I'm resigning."

Ever since I didn't choose Dr. Crowell's father-in-law last time, he had been holding a grudge against me. The series of events that followed made it clear that even if I stayed, his prejudice would never fade. Instead, he would only make things harder for me.

My dream had always been to heal and save lives-to be a doctor. It was never about getting tangled in a hospital's power struggles or politics.

I couldn't allow my dream to be tainted. If I couldn't maintain my integrity here, then I knew I had to leave.

I calmly went back to my office to pack up my things. Honestly, there wasn't much to pack.

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Aside from my usual cup and pen, the only things left were the letters of appreciation I had received over the years. I usually kept three displayed in my office and stored the rest away carefully. Now finally had the chance to take them all with me. śwnovel

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Nora, who had always been by my side, had tears welling up in her eyes. "Dr. Ranford, are you really resigning? If you leave, what am supposed to do? I've been with you all this time, and now, you're just leaving..." she said, her voice trembling.

She covered her face, and tears slipped through her fingers.

I sighed softly. "I don't have much of a choice. Things just didn't work out here, so I guess I'll have to go back home and take over the family business. You worked so hard to get into this hospital. You should keep going. I believe you'll become head nurse one day.

"And if it doesn't work out, that's fine too. You have my contact information, right? Just give me a call, and I'll help you find another job."

Seeing her struggle to hold back tears, I smiled softly. I finished packing the rest of my things and walked over to gently pat her head.

"Every journey comes to an end, and each of us follows a different path. Our time together here may be over, but that's okay. We'll have plenty of chances to meet again."

Nora couldn't hold back anymore, and tears began to stream down her face. "Dr. Ranford, wait for me! Let me walk you out!"

Noticing I was leaving, she quickly caught up to me.

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I walked slowly, taking in the place that held so many of my memories over the

years. Strangely, a sense of calm washed over me.