The chairman continued, each word cutting deeper and sharper than the last. “You and Nurse Dorian are hereby suspended from all medical practice in this facility.”
My heart dropped. My bones shook. My spinal cord creaked, and cold filled it up. I felt like I was going numb.
“This suspension is indefinite, pending the conclusion of the investigation.”
I could not breathe.
My knees buckled beneath me. My hands trembled so badly I had to hold onto Dr. Aldrich for support. I wanted to scream. To cry out. To beg. Maybe even challenge their decision.
But no sound came out.
Just tears. Quiet, endless, helpless tears.
He turned without another word, leading the others out. But Chief Rooney lingered.
His eyes did not offer comfort, but he was not here to break me down either.
He turned to
