Chapter 202: A costly mistake

Emily sat at her desk in the hospital, her eyes tired but determined. She had been told by her doctor to rest, but stubbornness was her middle name. She believed she had important work to do, even if it meant going against medical advice. As she sifted through patient files, Nurse Sarah approached her with concern in her eyes. "Emily, are you sure you should be here? You really need to rest after what happened." Emily waved her off with a dismissive gesture. "I'm fine, Sarah. There's so much to catch up on, and I can't just sit around doing nothing." Sarah sighed, knowing Emily wouldn't listen. "Just promise me you'll take it easy, okay?" "Sure, sure," Emily replied absentmindedly, already engrossed in her work. But the truth was, Emily wasn't fine. She felt a dull ache in her chest and a throbbing headache that wouldn't go away. Still, she pushed through, determined to prove everyone wrong. As the day wore on, Emily's condition worsened. She found it harder to focus,