Ungrateful Patients

Faye scrolled to a video where some self-proclaimed 'medical expert' was ranting about how expensive drugs are just a rip-off.After watching it, the expressions of the townspeople around us completely changed.The feeling of not being trusted made me deeply uncomfortable. Nonetheless, I also knew there was no reasoning with Faye. Besides, I had a line of patients still waiting, so I did not want to waste any more time."If you think they're all the same, then go buy it online yourself. I'm not treating you anymore. From now on, you're not welcome at my clinic. Don't come back."I reached out to take the medication back. However, she clutched it tightly in her hands, looking righteous and indignant. "What's wrong? Feeling guilty and trying to destroy the evidence? Well, I'm not giving it back! I'm keeping it as proof!"I was so angry at how shameless she was that my fists clenched involuntarily.Just then, a patient behind her leaned forward and whispered, "Dr. Miller, it's almos

Faye's words hit like a thunderbolt, and the scene fell silent for just a moment. Then, she pulled Cindy Murphy out of the crowd.Cindy's eyes darted around, refusing to meet mine.She said in a voice barely above a whisper, "W…When he treated my back injury last time, he used the massage as an excuse t...to touch me inappropriately..."The crowd erupted in an uproar.Aaron seized the opportunity to step forward, pointing at me accusingly. "And who knows if the amounts on these receipts are even real? I heard you've been colluding with employees at the pharmaceutical company, inflating purchase prices and pocketing kickbacks!"As soon as he finished speaking, a strange man pushed through the crowd.He claimed to be an employee from the pharmaceutical company, saying, "I can testify! The amounts on his invoices are all fake! He's been working with our manager to scam people this whole time!"The lead investigator's face turned ashen as he looked at me, his tone severe. "If this i

I said quietly, "Mr. Stevens, I know I made the wrong decision. I've already left town and shut down the clinic.""Good! You should've done it ages ago!" Joseph's tone finally softened a bit.He continued, saying, "Now that you're out, stop dwelling on all that mess. The internet might be vicious right now, but as long as you've got your skills, you'll never go hungry. It just so happens that one of my former students runs a high-end private hospital in the city, and they're hiring. I've told him about your situation. He values talent, and he's willing to bring you on board."Joseph paused, sounding a bit hesitant as he said, "But Evan, even though you've got a solid foundation, you've been in that small town for years now. You're out of touch with what's happening at major hospitals these days, and the public opinion surrounding you isn't helping."So, I can't get you a position as an attending physician right away. You'd have to start as a physician assistant. You'll be assisting

However, the honeymoon period did not last long. Just a week later, I saw the tide turning in the local forums and livestream comments. Villagers were complaining in the comment sections.[Why does Dr. Newman charge more than the hospital? His fees start at 50 dollars!][Exactly! The medications he prescribes cost a fortune and don't even work. My kid's fever got even worse!][Dr. Miller was so much better. A few bucks could cure anything...]Those complaints were quickly deleted by Faye's moderators.That very evening, she went on her livestream in tears. "Everyone, Dr. Newman told me the reason you're not getting better is that Evan has been giving you substandard medications for years, damaging your health from the inside out! The expensive drugs now are helping detox your bodies!"This complete distortion of the truth once again stirred up the ignorant villagers. As a result, they redirected their rage at me all over again.Soon enough, I received a court summons along with