Chapter 40 Slander

Callie rushed to the hospital, drawing quite a few stares along the way. "Dr. Tobias!" She pushed through the crowd and grabbed Tobias' arm. "What happened?" Tobias raised an eyebrow and gestured to her face. "Your makeup..." Callie looked embarrassed. "Sorry, I didn't have time to remove it. Where is she?" "The security just sent her out. Don’t worry, I didn’t refund the medical fees to her." Callie finally breathed a sigh of relief and patted her chest. "Thank goodness. Thank you so much." "My stepmother... She’s a bit money-crazy. I’m really sorry for the trouble she caused in the hospital." "Don’t apologize just yet. Even though I'm not your father's attending physician anymore, I know your family’s situation well. You don’t need to feel embarrassed." Tobias gently patted her shoulder. Callie slumped into a chair in the hallway, feeling grateful. "Dr. Tobias, I don’t know what I’d do without you. Your words always give me strength, unlike some people..." Tobias continued