Chapter 137 The Leak

A week after the surgery, Edward's condition improved visibly by the day. His vital signs were stable, and the new heart had fused perfectly with his body. Now, it was pumping fresh blood with steady strength. Soon, he was moved out of the ICU into a VIP ward too. The entire medical community in Crestmont was stunned by the unprecedented success of the operation. Not to mention, the latest issue of a leading medical journal even featured Emily on the cover. In the picture, Emily stood in her white coat while the headline read, "The Surgeon Behind Crestmont's First Heart Transplant—The Genius Doctor Redefining Cardiac Surgery." Overnight, she had become a sensation. Her colleagues now looked at her with admiration and awe, though she herself remained calm and unshaken by the attention. That afternoon, after completing her rounds, she headed to check on Edward. However, as soon as she stepped into the hospital lobby, a sharp, angry voice pierced through the air, "Dr. Sterling! You l