The Coldest Man in the Room Melted Only for Me novel Chapter 199

"Everyone in the department knows about it; even the hospital director knows," Holly said, leaning a little closer to Riley and lowering her voice. "The reason the previous doctor who handled this patient transferred out was because she drove them away."

To better treat a patient, one needed to understand their situation thoroughly.

But asking for help couldn't just be empty words. "Let me treat you to lunch, and you can fill me in on the details?"

Since it wasn't exactly a secret and everyone in the department knew anyway, Holly nodded immediately. "Sure!"

Riley first carefully reviewed the medical records for the patient, Jenna Joyce. She was twenty-five years old. Her husband hadn't been by her side when she gave birth, leading to severe postpartum depression. Later, massive weight gain caused by medication side effects had only worsened her condition. She had attempted suicide multiple times and was currently relying on medication just to stay stable.

At noon, they sat down at a small cafe near the First Medical Center.

When their food arrived, Riley and Holly chatted as they ate.

Through Holly, Riley learned that Jenna had gained nearly seventy pounds in just two short months and was now constantly showing up at the hospital to cause a scene.

The doctor who previously treated her had grown so sick of it that they pulled some strings and transferred out. No one else dared to take over the case after that. The last two times Jenna came to make a fuss, Lila stepped up to handle her, but each time Jenna caused a massive scene before finally leaving. The root of the problem hadn't been resolved at all.

"Right now, this patient is a hot potato that no one in the department wants to touch," Holly sighed. "You just arrived, and you're already making waves. Lila probably wants to put you in your place."

Riley was a bit confused. "I don't have any grudge against her. Why would she want to put me in my place?"

Holly hesitated, but since Riley was buying her lunch, she tactfully explained, "She's always followed Dr. Grosse. Right now, you and Dr. Grosse are the only two Senior Attendings in our department. She's probably trying to suppress your momentum on Dr. Grosse's behalf."

Riley shot up from her chair in shock.

At that moment, Lila rushed over. "Dr. Vance, Jenna is your patient now. If anything happens to her, you'll be the first one held responsible."

Holly couldn't stand it. If someone actually died, it would be a massive medical malpractice incident that could get someone fired. "Dr. Lanning, Dr. Vance hasn't even officially taken over this patient yet. How can you push all the blame onto her?"

"I gave her Jenna's medical chart this morning, and she accepted it. That means Jenna is her patient now." She had to pin this on Riley; otherwise, if something really went wrong, who would take the fall?

"You're being..."

Holly wanted to say more, but Riley cut her off. "A human life is at stake here. The most urgent thing is saving her. Take me to the roof, now."