Chapter 60: Lost

[ Zachary’s Point of View; A Flashback ]

I was there when my sister died. I failed to notice her struggle and pain because I was too busy studying so I could gain our father’s approval.

My little sister, Zoe, was my comfort. The very reason why I wanted to become a doctor. I wanted to cure her illness. But before I could even do that, she died. And it was because of my own negligence.

“I’ve had enough of your defiance, Zachary. For once, I need you to do as I say. Marry the woman I want for you and I will let you continue your career. Defy me, and I will do everything in my power so you can never set foot in the medical field again!”

That was my father’s bargain when I first told him that I would still continue my residency and my research. I didn’t want that.

All of my life, I tried everything to make him proud. Even if it’s not from the field he wanted for me. I thought that if I became the best in my field, he would finally acknowledge all