Chapter 587
The chief physician examined Nick carefully and checked the dosage of his medication. Normally, Nick didn’t take much medicine, but today, feeling unusually unwell, he had increased his dose on his own. With an empty stomach and little sleep, it was no surprise he felt discomfort.
Once assured there was no serious issue, the doctor used acupressure points to ease Nick’s stomach.
Watching the movements, the female doctor’s mind drifted, and she suddenly thought of her own father. The technique was almost identical to how he had treated patients when she was a child.
Her father often said that modern medicine worked quickly but could damage the body’s natural self-healing A person might recover from an illness but collapse afterward, their vitality depleted, their life force diminished. That was why he had devoted himself to finding a balance in treatment.
Alternative medicine, he believed, could cure illnesses-not merely by eliminating symptoms, but by restoring life force, by helping the body truly heal.
Snapping out of her thoughts, the female doctor realized the chief physician had already finished treating Nick.
“Mr. Hunt,” she suddenly spoke, unable to hold back before they left. “Don’t you think your wife should know about your condition?”
Nick froze for a brief moment. The senior doctor standing beside her was even more astonished.
He slapped her arm sharply and shot her a warning glance. Everyone knew that working for someone like Nick meant keeping your mouth shut and focusing on your duties. Yet this girl had no sense of restraint at all.
“Mr. Hunt, she’s new and inexperienced. Don’t mind her-I’ll go back and give her a proper lesson,” the senior doctor said, trying to drag her away.
But the female doctor had a sudden surge of stubbornness. She refused to leave and pressed on.
“Mr. Hunt, I understand you don’t want to worry your wife, but she has a right to know, doesn’t she? You shouldn’t have to bear all the pain and pressure alone while she’s completely left out. And if one day… she finds out later, wouldn’t she feel betrayed?”
Even she didn’t know where the courage had come from. Nick was entirely unrelated to her, yet her chest ached with sympathy and frustration.
“Are you crazy?”
The chief physician reached to cover her mouth, but it was too late-his face flushed as he yanked her behind him. He intended to make her apologize to Nick before she could speak, but by the time he tried, Nick’s expression of shock had softened into a faint smile.
“It’s fine. I like people who speak directly. If every doctor could empathize with patients like you, it would be a good thing.”
Seeing that Nick was not angry, the chief physician finally relaxed, though he still scolded, “Mr. Hunt is so generous. Go on-apologize properly.”
The female doctor quickly said, “Mr. Hunt, I’m sorry. I overstepped just now,
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“That’s enough! Mr. Hunt’s family affairs aren’t for you to meddle in,” the chief physician interrupted.
Nick lifted a hand to signal the chief physician to stop. Then he took deliberate steps toward the female doctor.
His tall frame radiated authority and pressure, yet the warmth around him carried no chill.
Though the female doctor felt intimidated, when she met Nick’s deep, ocean-like gaze, she sensed a warmth emanating from within him.
“Thank you for your concern. I will tell my wife about my condition. But she loves me so much, and I… I’m greedy. I want to see her happy for a little longer. As for my illness, if you classify it as chronic, then I don’t want to treat it like a disaster right now-no need to make everyone tense.”
Nick’s words were gentle, reasoned, and full of consideration. They convinced the female doctor completely— so much so that tears welled in her eyes.
She hadn’t believed in love easily, yet here was a man so sincere, so devoted, standing right before her.
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