Melanie’s POV I was so mad throughout the trip home and it didn’t go unnoticed by Ralph and Alice. The moment I got home, Alice dragged me to the living room, looking concerned. I didn’t hesitate to tell her about the shitty day I had. “And you don’t want to do anything about it?” she asked. "What can I do, Alice? I don't have the kind of influence or connections Lydia has. I'm at a disadvantage here," I replied. "Surely, there has to be someone higher than him that can make him change his mind," she insisted. "It doesn't really work that way," I answered. "He's the attending physician and it's his OR. He has a right to choose who gets to be in it." “That is so unfair.” “Tell me about it,” I murmured. “I’m sorry you have to go through such injustice, my dear. I promise this is jus

