Chapter 45 The Consequences of Divorce

Aaron didn't heed my words. He made it clear that if I contacted Shaun privately again, he would use his influence to get him fired from the hospital. He even threatened to ensure Shaun was blacklisted by all hospitals, rendering his efforts to become a doctor futile. I was shocked and appalled by his cruelty toward an outsider. It made me wonder, if I were to cross him, would he punish me in an even more terrifying manner? "Why do you always blame outsiders? Shaun isn't like that! He's just a doctor, and I'm just his patient. He takes my illness seriously, and it's been great for my recovery." Aaron remained silent, seemingly patient and attentive as I spoke. I had hoped he might reconsider the severity of his threats, but to my surprise, he appeared distant as I spoke and immediately countered when I finished. "That's because he wants something more." Aaron had a deep disdain for Shaun, and no matter what I said, he refused to believe me. "What? I have his treatment plan; he c