---- Chapter 104 Wendy wiped the tears from her cheeks and, this time, truly smiled-free of any trace of force or sorrow. "Yes, yes, of course I know. Dr. Harrison is just following his feelings for the sake of his peace of mind. It's not because of anything else." "Feeling a bit better now?" Liam seemed relieved. "What do you want to eat? Go get something. I'll pay. It's my treat." "T'm not that down on my luck that I need you to buy mea meal. I'm fine.

Just say what you called to say." She seemed to have misunderstood Liam's intention. Liam let out along breath but didn't explain himself. He wasn't offering out of pity. "A patient is coming back from Ochor in the next few days. She'll be staying in Jazonia and continuing treatment here." "Your patient?" Wendy asked curiously. "Did you refer her?" "'No. My mentor did." "Why refer her back? Isn't medical care abroad better?" "Not necessarily.

Jazonia's City General Hospital is internationally renowned. The advanced technology and equipment there have been praised by top hospitals in many developed countries. ---- "T think her family's worried that she might die there if treatment abroad fails. Better to come home and try here - there's more hope." Liam's voice was calm, as if he were just talking about what he had for dinner. Wendy drew ina sharp breath.

"I didn't expect our Jazonia City General Hospital to have such a strong reputation." "That's thanks to Dr. Hendrix and a few other excellent doctors. Of course, in my mentor's eyes, you're also a very capable person. He said that you'll be sure to take domestic medicine to the next level someday." "Stop flattering me. You're making me blush." Wendy gave a small smile. "I'm not exaggerating , and I'm not just trying to flatter you. That was Professor Griffin.

I recall you taking his surgical elective. He still remembers you and said it's a shame you didn't stay in Ochor to continue your studies." Liam's mention of that brought back memories of her time in medical school. Sensing her silence, Liam added, ''But it's not too late. If you want to return, Professor Griffin and I are always ready to welcome you back." Wendy gave a quiet laugh. "Alright." She came back to the topic. "Do you need me to do anything for this patient?" ---- "Yes.

Professor Griffin was her attending physician in Ochor. He suggested that you join the case discussions." Wendy pressed her lips together. "Now I'm curious what kind of illness it is that even Professor Griffin finds challenging ." Liam's voice carried a trace of amusement. "Whenever it comes to medical cases, you always get so enthusiastic. Well, good luck. hope you can help treat her." Even though he couldn't see her, Wendy nodded firmly.

"I'll do my best." After a few more minutes of chatting, they ended the call. Wendy felt much better. Seeing the tissue she'd used to wipe away her tears earlier, she even found it a little funny. There was nothing worth crying over. She wasn't a child anymore. She didn't need anyone's validation. So what if no one cared? It didn't matter. What mattered was that she would live her future well -and that was enough.

After restarting the car, Wendy merged into traffic, no longer carrying the grief or frustration from half an hour ago. The next day, Jazonia was hit by the first heavy rain of the year. Wendy drove to the hospital, and before she even reached her office, Gregory was already calling.