Anatomy of Betrayal

While I was performing heart surgery on a five-year-old child, the hospital's loudspeaker suddenly blared and emitted an ear-piercing beeping sound. After that, I heard a woman crying over the speakers. She said accusingly, "I want to report Dr. Maeve Thornton, the current attending physician for my daughter! She brought my daughter into the operating room without permission! She wants to murder my child! "Unethical doctors run rampant these days. Why are you breaking up my family and trying to kill my daughter, Dr. Thornton?" The voice on the speaker grew louder, and I could vaguely hear the outraged cries of disapproval from bystanders. My hand nearly slipped as sweat trickled down my cheek. Several of my colleagues looked at me in shock. Their gazes were filled with mixed emotions—I saw mockery, confusion, and sympathy in their eyes. I simply said, "The surgery is almost over. Stay focused."But in the next second, a deafening sound of someone kicking and pounding on the

"If I wanted to harm Ellie, why would I bother carrying out this surgery and making sure that I completed it? Why would I have her sent to a regular ward afterward? She's very weak right now and shouldn't be dragged into our personal grudges."Open the door first. Let's settle everything after making sure the child is safe, okay?" I said pleadingly, looking at Faye.But she only seemed to think she had me trapped. She scoffed and insisted, "Ellie and I aren't going anywhere. She's staying right here. She'll help me expose you. Then, we'll reunite with her father."Faye's voice was loud. As the anesthesia began to wear off, Ellie started to gain slight consciousness.Upon seeing this, Faye urgently shook Ellie's tiny hand like she'd seen a glimmer of hope. She hurriedly asked, "Ellie, is this the vile woman who stole your dad from me? Was she the one who kept us apart and mistreated you?"Ellie looked up at me, her expression frail. I'd taken care of this child for a month after Sh

I frowned and was just about to make a sarcastic comment.But suddenly, Faye rushed over and clung to Shane.She yelled at me, "Who do you think you are to rebuke my husband like that? You destroyed our family of three! If I'd known, I would've just sent you to your deathbed with one stab and ended it back then!"Faye was defending Shane like a loyal dog, but he pushed her away.He scolded her harshly, "You seduced me, got pregnant behind my back, and tore apart my marriage with Maeve. You, of all people, have no right to speak! If Maeve wants me to kneel for three days and nights to atone for my mistakes, I'd gladly do it!"Faye looked devastated as tears swam in her eyes. "Dear, what are you saying? Are you abandoning me and our child? Why are you going along with this when you told me you only wanted her family's…" Her voice trailed off as she caught Shane's furious glare. Right away, she covered her mouth."Stop trying to drive a wedge between me and Maeve!" he snapped.I

Someone commented online, "How can a woman like her be allowed to be a doctor? She should resign immediately."No matter how many people spoke up for me, public opinion drowned out their voices. The criticisms against me kept coming in.Shane called, sounding concerned. "Honey, no matter what they say, I believe you. I know you're not that kind of person. But this does involve Faye. Why not release them so that she can clear things up for you? It breaks my heart to watch you being slandered like this."I couldn't hold back my disgust and almost threw up at his mock concern. "No need for that. This has nothing to do with you, and I don't want you involved. Let's get divorced."There was silence on the other end of the line as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing."Maeve? Do you know what you're saying? I'm willing to believe you and vouch for you!" Shane was almost shouting."Thanks, but no thanks. I could take Ellie out for a stroll in public. Anyone would see she's obvious