Born Again Without a Burden

I came home from the hospital, completely drained. But as soon as I stepped inside, I saw my boyfriend, Gordon Reed, lounging on the couch. His brows knitted the second he saw the bags in my hands. "I told you. If your stomach hurts, just take some painkillers," he snapped. "You didn't need to buy all that at the hospital. You totally let those shady doctors scam you!"Every woman gets period cramps. But you're the only one dramatic enough to skip work and go to the hospital."Gordon raised his chin smugly as he spoke. It was as if he were doing me a favor just by acknowledging me. Then, he pulled his first love closer and introduced her."This is my senior, Serena Lawson. She studied abroad and earned both her master's and PhD in one go. People call her a genius in gynecology. She heard you weren't feeling well and graciously offered to give you a quick check-up."I almost laughed out of sheer disbelief at how shameless he was. I was just about to turn them down when I notic

The livestream chat exploded as more and more people flooded in to join the drama. Some creep fixated on my thighs and typed, "She's got no thigh gap at all. Yeah, she's definitely a virgin."But the moment that comment appeared, Serena's fans came after him without mercy.One wrote, "What the hell is that supposed to mean? Are you implying that Dr. Lawson's diagnosis was wrong?"Another commented, "If you don't know anything about medicine, then shut up! Dr. Lawson's a brilliant OB-GYN. She doesn't make mistakes!"The next comment read, "Come on! It's obvious she cheated on her boyfriend. Those comments defending her were probably just bots she paid for."Another person replied, "Hey, that's possible!"Comments like that poured in nonstop, with dozens popping up every second.With the crowd on her side, Serena flashed a triumphant smile before saying, "Jolene, everyone makes mistakes. What matters is that you own up to them. There's no need to be so stubborn."I told you to

Ignoring the viewers' protests, Serena abruptly ended the livestream. Then, she looked up at me. This time, a fawning, almost pleading smile was plastered across her face as she said, "Jolene, you never told me you knew such a big-shot doctor. Isn't this just one big misunderstanding between friends? "If I had known you had already seen Dr. Parker, I wouldn't have made a fool of myself. I was only trying to help, and now I'm the one getting blamed."Every word she spoke dripped with fake sweetness. Nausea churned in my gut before I could stop it. Gordon's face twisted with frustration when he saw Connor shielding me. However, he quickly composed himself and reached for my arm. "Jolene, this is all just a misunderstanding," he began. "I didn't think you'd actually go through with the surgery. I thought you were kidding. "And why didn't you tell me beforehand? My mom's been dreaming about having grandkids. How's that supposed to happen now that you've had your uterus removed?"

Even though Serena had shut down the livestream the moment she sensed things going south, it was already too late. Everything had been recorded and was available for replay.Netizens quickly edited clips of her misdiagnosis and circulated them online. After Connor, one of the most respected figures in the field, publicly defended me, I uploaded my complete medical records for everyone to see. The reports detailed how I had been diagnosed with uterine fibroids six months earlier and had undergone a hysterectomy just last week. With certified diagnostic records from the hospital and surveillance footage capturing the entire process—from consultation to surgery to discharge—my innocence was no longer in question. In contrast, Serena's medical expertise came under heavy fire. What truly set off the backlash was the final part of the livestream, when she failed to recognize one of the country's most renowned medical experts. That moment alone sparked heated debate online for quit

The night before the hearing, Gordon kept calling me nonstop. Worn down by the incessant ringing, I finally picked up. The second the line connected, he launched into a tirade. "Jolene Miller!" he yelled. "I never thought you could be this cruel. Serena is no longer allowed to practice medicine. Isn't that enough for you?"Her family's bankrupt! Everything she did was just to get by. Why are you trying to ruin her completely? She didn't even hurt you. "Besides, you've cleared your name. Wasn't that enough? Why are you so hell-bent on destroying her?"Gordon's accusations kept coming, one after another. Before I knew it, my mind wandered back to everything that had happened in my past life.Back then, when I hit rock bottom, I called him too, begging him for help. I had the hospital report in my hand. It confirmed I was still a virgin and not pregnant. But Gordon didn't even bother to look. Instead, he slapped the paper out of my hand and stared at me with eyes full of contem