Chapter 3

Everyone was startled. Dr. Carter quickly explained.

"That shouldn't be right, the paramedics brought it over, and the lock screen photo is still Dr. Sterling..."

He suddenly looked at me, shocked.

"This is... that female driver's phone?"

My other colleagues, who had been hesitant about my behavior, unconsciously took a step back, distancing themselves from me.

"Dr. Sterling, you've always said you felt guilty about Mrs. Hayes, that she suffered a lot for you. How could you stoop to such despicable acts?"

"No wonder he didn't care about Mrs. Hayes, only about that driver. How can a man like this still be a role model for us to learn from?!"

"He even sent his mistress back first to monopolize rescue resources, almost causing Mrs. Hayes to miss the critical window for rescue. It's disgusting!"

But I didn't care. I pulled out my special personnel identification.

"Enough with the chatter, saving lives is paramount.

With this ID, I have priority treatment privileges. All the best equipment and rooms are to be allocated to that female driver.

If she's not comfortable, I'll hold you all accountable!"

Everyone stared at me in disbelief.

Even the onlookers couldn't stand it, raising their phones to record me.

"Are you insane? That bitch is just tired, but your wife is dying!"

"Doctors should treat all patients equally! How dare you use privileges to hog medical resources for your mistress?! We're exposing you, you scumbag!"

"He's even stealing life-saving resources from his own wife! He's an animal!"

The commotion was so great it alerted the hospital administrators. They came down, heard the full story, and slammed their hands on a table, furious.

"Dr. Sterling, we all believed you possessed a noble spirit, and your wife was gracious and devoted.

Your promotion wasn't just due to our regard for you, but also an affirmation of your wife's sacrifices.

But with your current misconduct, how can you face the hospital and your family who have supported you?!"

I remained calm, raising an eyebrow.

"You yourselves said that as doctors, we should treat all patients equally.

Now, if I choose not to save her and prioritize a stranger, why is that wrong?

Who is truly hypocritical here, me or you?"

The administrators were left utterly speechless, shaking their heads with disappointment.

"We truly misjudged you! You don't deserve the Chief's position!"

Suddenly, Liam, who had rushed into the emergency room to save Mrs. Hayes the moment we arrived, walked out, his eyes red.

He handed me a blood-stained ultrasound report, his face filled with sorrow.

"Boss, open your eyes and look at this carefully. It was just found in Mrs. Hayes's clothes.

She's been pregnant for over a month, and she probably wanted to tell you today!

But after suffering such severe injuries today, the baby can't be saved!

I've followed you for so long, I don't believe you're such a heartless person!

I'll never forget the deep affection on your face when you invited me to your and Mrs. Hayes's wedding anniversary!

You've been a doctor for so many years, but yesterday afternoon you swapped your shift for the first time just to buy Mrs. Hayes an anniversary gift.

That's when I knew you truly loved her, how could you betray her?!

Just tell the truth, do you really know this driver?

Or is someone trying to frame you out of jealousy, knowing you're about to become Chief?"

My nose stung. I knew I hadn't misjudged him; my devoted apprentice's kindness would indeed make him a good doctor.

But at this moment, I could only take a deep breath, smile, and shake my head.

"No one is framing me, I just really want to save this female driver.

As for the baby, if it couldn't be born, it just proves it had a short life; no one else is to blame!"

Liam froze, shaking his head in disbelief.

Just then, the ICU nurse wheeled out the still-sleeping female driver.