Chapter 34

Nicole thought about the woman she had met at the mall. It was as if the woman was speaking for her. Or for the young woman. "I joined Silverwood Hospital right after graduating from Silverwood University. I started as an intern and worked my way up to an attending physician," Nicole said. "I've given my youth to this place and worked hard every day. "I held myself to the highest standard in every surgery I performed, and I never allowed myself to make a single mistake." Nicole continued, "I believe I have a clear conscience when it comes to all my patients. But the case with Mr. Boyd of Boyd Corporation… "From the moment he was rushed in for emergency surgery, I was the one who led the operation and spent hours fighting to save his life. "And yet, I was wrongly accused. Worse, someone showed complete disregard for the patient's life. Mr. Boyd nearly died of a heart attack!" Every word from Nicole cut Robert and Nigel deeply. The despair on their faces was unmistakable. Nicole'