Chapter 36

Melody lifted her head and stared blankly at Jeremy. She then turned to Andrew. However, it was only to see his heavy expression. He spoke to her slowly, carefully enunciating his words as if making sure she could understand. He said, "Mel, your hearing loss is too severe. It's best for you to leave your job at the hospital and take it easy at home." Melody's eyes widened in shock. She furiously shook her head, unable to believe what she was hearing. She didn't want to lose her job. She had been saving up for surgery and worked hard to get into Jembina Hospital on her own merits, despite Andrew opposing her working there from the start. Melody kept shaking her head. Her lips parted as if she wanted to argue, but no sound came out. Yet, it was obvious she was saying no. She desperately turned to Andrew, shaking her head again and again. Then, she fumbled for her phone and rapidly typed, "Simon said I'll be fine in a couple of days, and I can continue working at the hospital." And