Chapter 55

After celebrating Dad's birthday, I dove straight back into work. Dr. Crowell had settled his personal matters. I heard he had gone through a divorce, with his ex-wife taking most of the assets and custody of the children. I had met him once before, and when he looked at me, the malice in his eyes had been unmistakable. Still, without a valid reason, he couldn't outright dismiss me. Since that incident, the other doctors in the department began to distance themselves from me, especially Dr. Grey. During every morning meeting, he would throw passive-aggressive remarks my way, but I didn't let them bother me. I was being assigned more and more night shifts, and the patients I was receiving were increasingly complex. I knew they were subtly trying to teach me a lesson, but I still didn't turn down any of those patients. These patients were in much more critical condition than others, and whether they opted for surgery or conservative treatment, the risks were always high. Today, I w