Chapter 119 Patricia and Debbie's Exposure
After Martin dropped Charles off at home, he rushed to the ICU immediately.
The ICU was fully enclosed, with a nurse stationed outside, observing the patients through the glass door. Any unexpected situations could be dealt with promptly.
Patricia, perhaps exhausted, sat beside the nurse and dozed off, her head resting on the table.
Martin instructed the doctors to bring in a long chair from outside and gently lifted Patricia, laying her flat on the chair, with her head resting on his thigh.
This way, he could monitor Randy's condition at any time and allow Patricia to sleep more comfortably.
Bobby was in the neighboring ICU, separated only by a wall.
Madam Thomas looked at Bobby, who was unconscious, with a heartache through the glass door. She stayed outside, refusing to leave.
Concerned, Greta said, "Grandma, you're tired. Why don't you rest in the ward? Debbie and I can stay here. If anything happens, I'll inform you right away."
Madam Thomas shook her head, saying, "I rested for a while this afternoon, and I'm not sleepy now. I want to stay by Bobby's side."
Unable to convince her, Greta turned to Debbie, casting a pleading look.
Debbie smiled and spoke, "Madam Thomas, you should go back to your room and rest, alright! Bobby is out of danger, and he will wake up tomorrow morning. If you don't rest well and Bobby wakes up tomorrow, but you collapse, won't he be worried? Your health is more important than anything else at this moment."
Madam Thomas hesitated for a moment before Debbie continued, "After what just happened, do you still doubt me? If I say Bobby is fine, then he is definitely fine. In just one month, you will have a lively, adorable, and healthy grandson."
Hearing her words, Madam Thomas finally smiled with relief.
"Of course, I trust you! When Bobby is discharged, I will definitely give you a gift."
Greta quickly added, "Grandma, not only a gift, but Debbie has suffered a lot because of Patricia. Her reputation has been tarnished. We have to restore her name."
Madam Thomas suddenly realized and nodded repeatedly.
"You're right. Debbie has done us a great favor. We have to clear her name, so no one misunderstands her again."
Debbie felt proud in her heart but pretended to be humble, saying, "Actually, it's not necessary to go through all this trouble. The truth will surface eventually. As time goes on, everyone will know."
Madam Thomas patted her shoulder firmly and said, "If you don't say anything, how will anyone know? I will write an article for the media later. This time, I want everyone to know that you are a thousand times better than Patricia in both medical skills and ethics."
Upon hearing this, Debbie excitedly grabbed Madam Thomas's hand.
"Lips trembling, she said, 'Thank you, Madam Thomas, thank you...'"
Given Madam Thomas's status in Ivara, her words carried more conviction than anyone else's.
By then, not only would she be able to successfully restore her reputation, but she would also gain fame from this surgery.
After planning for so long, her fame and position would finally surpass Patricia's.
A huge weight was lifted off Madam Thomas's heart, and she happily patted Debbie's hand. Upon returning to the ward from the ICU, she immediately made a phone call to her assistant.
*****
The next day, Debbie unexpectedly made headlines in various newspapers and magazines.
Headline: "Young Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery Balancing Beauty and Intelligence."
The entire page was used to narrate how Debbie snatched a patient from the King of Hell and successfully completed a surgery that all doctors had deemed fatal.
The story was vividly and wonderfully told. Even the incident of postoperative bleeding was included. At the end, Madam Thomas expressed her gratitude to Debbie.
With the release of this article, Debbie became an overnight sensation in the city, completely reversing her reputation and over shining Patricia.
As Debbie stepped into the office, Gladys excitedly approached her with a cellphone in hand.
"Professor, I saw the news online. You are truly amazing. Finally, after enduring so much, everyone gets to see your capabilities and strength."
Other colleagues also sent their congratulations.
"Professor Brown, congratulations. Overnight, you have become a celebrity in Ivara City."
"Yes, yes, it seems like you will soon be promoted to a full professor. Congratulations in advance."
"In a case like Bobby's, even if the most professional and expert doctor in cardiothoracic surgery came, he might not dare to operate. But you were able to complete such a high-risk surgery. Truly impressive."
"Could you talk to us about the surgical process? If we had known, we should have observed and learned in the operating room yesterday."
Enjoying everyone's praise and flattery, Debbie's vanity was greatly satisfied.
"This is just a small moment. If we encounter such a surgery in the future, you can all come and learn alongside me. I will definitely teach you everything."
As doctors, the most enjoyable thing is to observe and learn high-risk surgeries.
Upon hearing her words, everyone immediately showed excitement and anticipation.
"After this incident, I believe we will have many patients coming specifically for you. We must learn well from Professor Brown at that time."
"That's right, that's right..."
Debbie smiled, feeling pleased all over her face.
Since the last incident, she had been enduring everyone's strange gazes. This time, she finally felt a sense of triumph.
On the other side, as soon as Debbie's news came out, Alan sent the information to Martin.
Watching the boastful remarks about Debbie in the news, Martin's handsome face seemed clouded, and his sharp thin lips pressed into a thin line.
When Patricia woke up, she noticed Martin looking at her hand deep in thought.
Machine, she subconsciously glanced at it.
"Bobby had a major hemorrhage after the surgery, but luckily Professor Brown remained calm in the face of danger and, with his superb skills and professional knowledge, pulled him back from the brink of death..."
Before the sentence could be finished, Martin had already flipped his phone upside down on the chair.
With no barrier from the phone, Martin's face unexpectedly entered her line of sight, and their eyes met, causing both of them to lose focus simultaneously.
An ambiguous atmosphere hung in the air.
The unfamiliar yet familiar male hormones tightly enveloped Patricia, making her breathing suddenly become rapid, her heart beating crazily, as if it wanted to leap out of her throat.
As she looked at the face that was within reach, Martin's throat tightened, his gaze becoming deep, as if sparks were thrown into a pile of firewood, igniting flames.
Under his scorching gaze, Patricia guiltily averted her eyes and suddenly realized that her head was resting on his thigh. Her small face instantly turned red, and she hurriedly sat up in a fluster.
With his lap empty, Martin felt empty inside as well.
The lingering warmth on top was as light as feathers brushing against his heart.
Patricia awkwardly cleared her throat, trying to conceal her embarrassment. "I haven't finished reading yet!"
Martin couldn't help but raise the corner of his mouth. "There's nothing interesting!"
Patricia scoffed lightly, "Debbie really doesn't miss any opportunity. I hope she follows through and can truly ensure Bobby's safe discharge from the hospital."
Detecting the hidden meaning in her words, Martin frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"
"Nothing!" Patricia pouted, stood up, and stretched her stiff shoulders and neck.
Bobby seemed to have overcome the dangerous period on the surface, but only she knew how crucial these three days of observation in the ICU were. A slight negligence could be life-threatening, and the chances of successful treatment were only five percent.
She hoped that Debbie had the abilities as touted in the news.
Otherwise, no matter how pleased she is at the moment, there will be a lot of setbacks in the future.
She had intended to kindly remind them, but unfortunately, the Thomas family held deep prejudices against her. She feared that instead of listening, they would only perceive it as an attempt to sow discord.
Why should she bother with this effort?
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