MasukWhen I saw Renee, she looked gaunt and dark, her old arrogance replaced by frantic desperation.Her voice was hoarse. "You destroyed my career, stole Cora from me, and made your father cut all ties. Do you think you've won? Even if you changed your name, you're still my biological daughter. Officer, explain it to her. Children have a legal duty to support their parents."The police officer nodded awkwardly.Renee's eyes glittered with manic triumph, and her finger jabbed at my face. "No matter how much you hate me, you have to support me. And I saved ten years of raising you, so I'm still ahead."I had anticipated this. "I know the law, which is why I will provide only the bare minimum each month. If you're unhappy, you can always sue me, provided you can afford the lawyer's fees. This is the last time you can summon me through the police. The next time we meet will be at your funeral."She collapsed into the chair like a beached fish, then began shouting again, "Was I cruel to yo
Cora had been suffering from a rare pregnancy-related immune disorder: a hormonal mutation that caused her own cells to attack both her body and the fetus.The treatment involved first using targeted drugs to halt the rogue cells, then carefully removing the damaged tissue. I had successfully handled a similar case abroad with my mentor. Because we intervened in time, both mother and child survived.After that day, Renee never visited Cora again. Laurent paid part of the medical bills, and Cora insisted on covering the rest herself.During a routine check-up, she took my hand. "Thank you for saving me, not just physically."Her eyes were brimming with tears, and I felt a warmth pooling in my own. Just a month ago, she had scoured the internet for information about her condition and reached out to me through mutual friends.When we met, I had turned to leave. She had grabbed my sleeve, sobbing, "I'm sorry. I was too cowardly back then. Seeing you thriving now, I'm at peace. I sto
It was my dad, Laurent Jones.After signing the documents, he turned around and slapped Renee across the face. "Enough! Do you know what my relatives and colleagues are saying about us? You've completely lost your mind!""What?" She blinked, stunned.A reporter pointed to the tiny camera on his lapel. "I was wondering why Dr. Coffey insisted on a live broadcast and wouldn't let us use bulky equipment. Otherwise, we never would have seen the real you."The TV station had promoted the stream in advance. With Renee's outrageous behavior, viewership had skyrocketed to the day's highest."That brat planned this! She hates me, so she set me up while I was emotional!" Renee barked, attempting to barge into the operating room.Laurent caught her around the waist. "You've already made a fool of yourself. Do you want to turn the entire family into a laughingstock?"Losing it, she swung at him. "We're divorced! You have no right to control me! And what did I do wrong?"They were locked in
Renee was petrified, whirling toward me in disbelief. "Wait! What did he say? Dr. Coffey? You?"Her eyes darted from face to face, but everyone stayed silent. I took a deep breath, choosing to ignore her, and walked directly toward Cora.After she was treated with my biological agent, color had returned to her cheeks, and she could speak again.With my help, she sat up and looked at Renee, who stood there like a statue. "Mom, I heard everything. The mango juice wasn't bought by Sherry. It was me. I didn't dare to admit it since you beat her so badly."Mangoes had been her favorite fruit, but after coming to our house, she hadn't eaten any. Desperate for a taste, she had secretly bought a bottle of mango juice and hidden it in the fridge, never expecting that I would find it.My mother's breathing grew ragged. "How is that possible? Are you saying I wrongly accused her? And after she left me, she actually..."The rest of the sentence died in her throat. A flash of bitter hatred cr
Renee blinked slowly, then lunged at me. "What are you doing here, you suspended failure? Dr. Coffey is coming to treat Cora today. Don't even think about causing trouble!"The live broadcast had already begun, capturing her rude behavior. To avoid disturbing the ward, the crew used hidden cameras, so she had no idea she was on air.A reporter stared in shock. "Ma'am, how can you speak to a doctor that way?""What doctor? I'm her mother," Renee countered. "Can't I discipline my daughter?"Murmurs of confusion rippled through the room. I pointed to the inner ward. "Isn't your daughter in there? Or are you too old to remember what you have said?"In my freshman year, after I placed last in the monthly exam, Renee brought home Cora, the top student who had lost both parents, and announced she was adopting her.I lost my bedroom and had to sleep on the couch. My meals went from a balanced diet to just plain buns.Renee kept me alive like a stray dog, providing the bare minimum. Mean
"Obstetrics and Gynecology? She works in that department and still refuses to help Cora? She's as selfish as she was as a child!" Renee fumed. "A month's suspension is too lenient. Her license should be revoked!"A few days ago, while I was resuscitating a patient, my badge had fallen into a sink and been ruined. The name and title had worn away. I hadn't had time to replace it.As Robert remained silent, Renee grew bolder. "Mr. Franklin, let's get to the point. I want to see Dr. Coffey right now."Robert rubbed his brow. "She just messaged me, saying she is willing to be your daughter's attending doctor. But she's not in the hospital right now, so you'll have to wait." Renee exploded with rage. "Wait? My daughter can't wait any longer! You're occupying the post and neglecting your duties? I'm reporting you all for dereliction!"A nurse couldn't hold back any longer. "Maybe you should ask yourself why she's not here. If anything happens to your daughter, it's on you."Renee paus







