Critical

‘Harriet...’ Callie murmured, dread filling her. She quickly proceeded to the emergency operating theatre. Elias stood at the door, his face tense and devoid of emotion. His military uniform was stained with blood, unmistakably Harriet’s. Lemuel was looking equally concerned. ‘Thank god you are here! Dr Angelia Hawthorne and Dr Meyers are already inside. They probably need your help.’ Elias’s eyes focused on Callie, and at the same time, recognised Jamison who stood by her side. Callie quickly assessed the situation and hurriedly put on a surgical gown and gloves with the help of a nurse. As she was about to enter the operating theatre, Elias spoke, ‘Callie, you must save Harriet.’ Callie understood the gravity of the situation. Harriet held a special place in Elias’s heart. She was a childhood friend and a trusted comrade. Elias saw her as a sister, and he couldn’t bear to lose her. ‘I’ll do my best.’ Callie nodded at him, and entered the operating theatre alongside Jamison. Inside, t