LOGIN“Hmm…” Liam glanced at the watch on his wrist. The short hand had just touched the number eight. Elena's nanny should have been here half an hour ago. But this morning, the house was still quiet, save for the soft sound from the baby monitor near the dining table.A small murmur came from the room. Liam immediately stood up and strode quickly. Inside the crib, Elena was already awake. The tiny baby stared in her father's direction, her eyes large and clear, her cheeks flushed like little apples."Morning, sweetheart," Liam said softly as he approached. "You're up so early, huh?"Elena moved her little hands, trying to grasp the air. Liam smiled, lifting the baby into his arms. "Oh my, you're getting heavier. Papa needs to exercise more often."Elena didn't understand, only letting out a small murmuring sound. Liam kissed her warm cheek. "Your nanny hasn't arrived, so Papa will be your babysitter today, okay?"Elena gazed at her father's face with an innocent look. Liam let out a small
Morning came slowly, wrapped in the scent of toasted bread and the gentle clatter of pans in the kitchen. I had just closed my notebook, my eyes still heavy, when the sound of Liam’s footsteps made me turn.“I’m not dreaming, am I? You’re really in the kitchen this early?” I asked, half teasing.Liam turned from the stove, smiling. “Not a dream. Breakfast for two doctors and one little future patient who’s still sleeping soundly.”I chuckled, glancing at the table where my open anatomy textbook lay. “You know, I tried reading the chapter about abdominal vascularization three times, but all I can remember is Elena’s crying last night.”“Normal,” he said, pouring juice into glasses. “If you can memorize arteries with a baby crying, that means you’re not human.”I smiled. Amid the pile of notes and a cup of cold coffee, my eyes drifted to Elena in her small crib in the living room. Her tiny body was still wrapped in a blanket, her face calm. Every now and then her fingers twitched, as if
Midnight.Elena’s cry pulled me out of the light sleep I had just fallen into. It wasn’t loud, but enough to make me sit up right away. In the dim glow of the bedside lamp, I saw her tiny body wriggling in the crib, her face flushed and her lips trembling softly.I turned to the other side of the bed. Liam was awake too, almost at the same moment his phone started ringing on the table. The sound was familiar the emergency call tone from the hospital.He looked at the screen for only a few seconds before letting out a quiet sigh.“Emergency surgery,” he said.“Elena’s crying,” I whispered, lifting our baby into my arms.Liam was already half standing, reaching for his shirt and the white coat hanging on the chair. His eyes met mine, filled with visible hesitation.“I can call the substitute doctor. Maybe...”I shook my head quickly. “No, go. They need you.”“Sienna…”“Liam, you took an oath to save lives. I’m here, and Elena’s with me. We’ll be fine.”For a moment, he didn’t move. The
The sky was already dark when I stepped out of the hospital. I had just finished my first day in the ER, twelve full hours filled with adrenaline, blood, and breaths racing against time.I looked at my palms, still trembling slightly. Even after washing them many times, there was still a faint shadow of blood stains that seemed to cling beneath the skin. Strangely, I didn’t feel disgusted. Liam’s car was already parked out front. He got out as soon as he saw me coming through the hospital doors.“Hey,” his voice was soft, but filled with relief.I smiled weakly. “You didn’t have to pick me up, I could have... ”“No excuses. It’s your first day, isn’t it? I wanted to make sure you got home safely.”I got into the car.“You look exhausted,” Liam said.“I think I am, but I can still talk, so that’s a good sign.”He gave a faint smile and handed me a bottle of water. “Drink first. You probably haven’t had a proper meal either.”I took it, sipped a little, then leaned back against the seat
My first day in the emergency department began with the familiar scent of antiseptic and the sound of hurried footsteps. There was no calm here; everything moved fast and with purpose, as if every second had its own price.Dr. Alden was already waiting for me at the triage desk. His white coat looked slightly wrinkled, but his eyes were sharp, like an eagle that never sleeps.“Welcome to the ER, Dr. Sienna. Today you’re not just learning about the human body, but also about the strength of the mind.”I swallowed hard and nodded. “Yes, Doctor.”“Good. Starting today, you’ll learn to decide who must be saved first and who you have to let go. That’s the hardest part of this profession.”I followed his steps down the corridor. The faint smell of blood lingered in the air, and the sound of monitors beeped all around us. Several patients lay on stretchers some crying, others silent in pain.Alden stopped by one of the beds. “First case.”A young man sat there, a deep cut on his left arm cau
Several months had passed since Elena was born. My life had begun to find its own rhythm—between being a mother, a wife, and now, a future surgeon. Sometimes I still couldn’t believe I had truly returned to that world. The world I used to only watch from afar whenever I saw Liam in his white coat.I stood in front of the mirror, looking at myself wearing a new lab coat. The faint scent of baby powder still lingered on my clothes, as if Elena followed me everywhere I went.Liam stood by the doorway, arms crossed. “You look just like the first time I saw you at the hospital,” he said teasingly.I turned and smiled. “The difference is, now I have a baby who can scream at any time in the middle of the night.”He chuckled and walked closer. “You still look amazing, even with the lack of sleep.”I playfully pinched his arm. “Don’t be so sweet, or I might end up not leaving.”Liam lowered his head to kiss my forehead. “You’ve come so far, Sienna. I’m proud of you.”“I’m just afraid I won’t b







