A Whisper that went unheard novel Chapter 45

Tiffany gave Melody a sympathetic look after Krystal left. She said, "Mel, hang in there. The ICU just filled up with critical patients yesterday."

Most nurses didn't like working in the ICU. Besides handling basic medical care, they had to manage every aspect of a patient's daily needs too.

Tiffany muttered, "She was just against you staying here at noon, and now she's sending you straight to the ICU?

"I wouldn't believe it for a second if she says she's not targeting you."

However, Melody had no complaints. She had worked in the ICU before, through busier and tougher times.

"It's fine. It's all the same," she finally replied.

Given her current situation, staying in the hospital meant she had to work even harder to prove herself. It would be impossible to win people over if she wasn't serious about her work.

Upon seeing that Melody wasn't bothered by it, Tiffany dropped the topic.

…

That afternoon, Melody informed the head nurse and headed straight to the ICU to report in.

Melody was easy going and never turned down requests for help, which had earned her a good reputation among the staff. Otherwise, the department wouldn't have voted in favor of her staying earlier that day.

Jeremy wasn't responsible for the ICU, so she didn't see him at all that afternoon. However, Harold had come by a few times, though he only had time for a brief word before rushing off again.

He told Melody not to worry and that they'd find a way to resolve the situation with Tessa. He still felt guilty for dragging her into this mess.

Just before the shift change, an elderly patient's condition suddenly deteriorated, and it threw the entire ICU into chaos.

The patient had lost control of their bladder and bowels due to their illness, and during the episode, the situation became even messier.

Melody was the closest to the patient and ended up in the worst state.

After a while, one of the incoming nurses took over the IV work from her and urged her to step away.

By the time Melody made it back to the nurse's station, Tiffany had just finished her shift.

Upon seeing Melody's condition, Tiffany gasped. "Go clean up right now and change into fresh clothes. This is way too much."

Melody was already feeling uncomfortable herself. She gave a quick nod, grabbed the break room key from Tiffany, and headed for the restroom.

However, she almost bumped into someone as she turned around.

"How many patients and family members have walked past in the few minutes you've been standing here?" Jeremy's expression was calm, yet his brows creased just a little.

He scanned Melody from top to bottom, his tone turning noticeably colder as he spoke, "Don't let your personal situation affect the department's image."

His final sentence landed like a stone, sinking straight into Melody's heart.

She instinctively rubbed her thumb against her fingertips, her voice softer as she tried to explain, "I only came here to grab the key. I don't have access to the break room…"

But Jeremy wasn't interested in her explanation and cut her off, "Instead of bickering, you should go fix yourself up."

Krystal, who had been jotting down records nearby, finally chimed in.

"Ms. Wardolf, just a heads-up, you smell terrible right now."

Melody stiffened. She glanced at Jeremy again, and sure enough, she caught the flicker of irritation in his eyes.

Caleb quickly tried to ease the tension. "Alright, alright, Ms. Wardolf, go clean up. Your shift is over, and the ICU is tough. Go home and get some rest."

Hospitals existed to save lives, yet the expectations placed on medical staff were always relentless.