Chapter 147

Elizabeth's so-called kind advice sounded more like a slap in the face to Emma. "What does 'give you a chance' even mean? You want me to admit I'm wrong too? Yeah, keep dreaming!" "Oh, by the way," Elizabeth added casually, "the director emailed me recently. Seems like your department's evaluation is coming up. He asked me to offer some guidance. I heard your family background isn't great, and getting through med school wasn't exactly easy for you, huh?" Emma's file was basic enough—digging into it hadn't taken much effort. Elizabeth didn't want drama, especially not with someone like Emma. She was just stopping by the hospital, no need to stir things up. But Emma... was just impossible to ignore. "How could you know that?" Emma's eyes narrowed in disbelief. It was true—she had scraped through med school with blood, sweat, and tears. But having her past brought up so casually still stung. "I'm just saying, maybe think things through a little. This job might not mean much to me, but it'