Julie, standing nearby, went deathly pale, her nails digging into her palms.
Richard Wilson, the doctor, had come for Arthur's post-operative evaluation.
The results were excellent. Barring complications, he would make a full recovery.
Yet throughout the examination, Richard hadn't spared Arthur a single glance of goodwill. Before leaving, he cast a disdainful look at Arthur and Julie. "Already found a replacement? Interesting. After Claire personally requested me to perform your surgery three years ago!"
Had it not been for Claire's plea back then, he would never have operated on Arthur.
"What did you say?" Arthur froze as if struck by lightning.
Richard's contempt deepened. "Who else? Claire, the most brilliant physician in our hospital, and the one who voluntarily transferred to
