"Sheffield, your phone rang, but I didn't answer it."

In case there was an emergency call or something important, normally before the surgery, Sheffield would give his phone to a nurse and ask her to answer his phone for him.

He got excited, because he thought it was Evelyn, but calmed down when he saw the meaningful look in the nurse's eyes. He saved Evelyn's phone number but he didn't associate it with a contact. So, he figured it couldn't have been her.

The nurse whispered, "It was the dean's daughter! Don't worry. It's our secret."

He had saved Dollie's contact info, so her name popped right up when she called.

Dollie had watched him do it.

Sheffield took his phone from the nurse.

"Thank you. But I'Ll take all the calls myself from now on." What if Evelyn called? He didn't want to miss any of her calls.

The nurse misunderstood him. She was thinking that he didn't want her to answer the phone because he was worried that Dollie might misunderstand.

“Don't worry, Sheffield, I get it!"

Looking at her mischievous smile, Sheffield was aware that she might have misunderstood him, but he did not explain. He slid the answer button.

“Hello.”

“Sheffield, I heard from Dad your surgery was a success.

Congratulations!" Dollie said.

How well-informed she was! An ironic smile appeared on his face as he said in a lukewarm tone, “Thank you."

“I'm at the hospital, just outside the OR. I've been waiting a long time. I can't wait to see you!" Dollie said with a smile.

“Okay." Sheffield changed into his shoes and walked out.

There were many people outside the operating room, many of whom were related to the patient. The patient was still inside the operating room for follow-up treatment and had not come out yet, but the family had been informed that the operation was successful.

“Look! It's Sheffield! Guys, this is my brother's doctor!"

A middle-aged man in a green military uniform strode over and saluted

Sheffield.

"Sheffield, thank you! I want to thank you on behalf of everyone in our family!"

The middle-aged man was the patient's younger brother, and a soldier stationed in another city. He applied for leave so he could be here for his brother's surgery.

"You're welcome. Your brother is tough. Now what he needs is a hospital stay to get him as right as rain," Sheffield replied.

A graceful woman in expensive clothing looked at him with newfound appreciation.