Chapter 123 Level One Emergency Protocol

Emily turned to Jonathan. "Dr. Lancaster, take two attending physicians to the main lobby and start triaging all routine follow-ups and mild cases," she calmly said. "Send every complex case to my exam room. Let everyone know that I'm keeping my slot open until 8:00 pm." A flicker of reluctance crossed Jonathan's eyes, but under Emily's piercing gaze, he could only nod. "Understood, Dr. Sterling." For the next three days, Emily might as well have been bolted to her chair. By the time she walked the last patient out, night had already fallen outside. She pressed her aching temples and got up to pour herself a glass of water. But just as she took a step, she felt the room spin, and her legs gave out beneath her. ... On the top floor of Holton Corp, Roman remained quiet as Gabriel's expression grew darker by the second. The security footage still showed a crowd lined up outside Emily's exam room. "She hasn't been home in three days," Gabriel coldly said. "I wanted her to realize s