Chapter 34

The patient claimed that her daughter had fallen victim to me. She couldn't go to school anymore and had developed depression. She cried as she spoke, showing everyone photos and a diagnosis report of her daughter's condition. Many people believe her. Nora spoke while glancing eagerly at me. "Dr. Ranford, don't let the rumors get to you. This is a hospital, after all. As long as your skills are solid, nothing else matters. "And I don't believe you're that kind of person. We've worked together for years now, and I've never once seen you—" Before she could finish, someone else arrived. It was Elise, Dr. Crowell's secretary. "All doctors, please head to the conference room for a meeting. Dr. Ranford, don't be late." There was something pointed in the way she looked at me. Even without Nora's earlier explanation, I knew this was tied to the recent rumors. Nora looked at me with concern. "Dr. Randord." "Go ahead. I'll head to the meeting." Even knowing this was a trap, I had no cho