Chapter 73: The fiancee
The next morning, I called all the residents and interns together early for rounds. Upon reaching the room, I noticed that Nícol was absent. "Does anyone know where Dr. Nícol is?" I inquired with her colleagues. They exchanged glances, unsure whether to respond, so I urged them to do so. "If you don't answer, none of you will be allowed into the operating room today." That was sufficient to prompt a reply. "Dr. Smith, Dr. Nícol usually arrives late for rounds," one of her colleagues remarked. "She wasn't on duty last night. How is it possible for her to be late?" I questioned. Looking around at the other Pediatric Surgery staff, I expressed my concern. "How is it possible that nobody reprimanded her? Such behavior is unacceptable." Another resident spoke up, further fueling my frustr
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