Lahat ng Kabanata ng BENEATH THE SURGEON'S BLADE (FILIPINO): Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 5

Kung may magagawa lang sana siya para maibalik ito sa dati. Iyon ang mapait isiping hindi nawawala sa isip ni Marcus. He was a surgeon renowned for his expertise, a man whose hands had performed miracles in operating rooms. His colleagues spoke of him with reverence, marveling at his precision and skill. But none of that mattered here. The wounds he tended in his profession were tangible—visible cuts that could be sutured, broken bones that could be set.Pero sa kabila ng lahat ng iyon, ang sugat na puso niya ay nagiging mahirap sa kanya para paghilumin. Something no scalpel could mend. It was deep and unrelenting, a mix of grief, guilt, and longing that stemmed from memories too painful to dwell on. As much as Marcus wanted to believe that time could heal all wounds, he doubted it could ever touch the one etched in his heart.“Papa?” hindi na halos marinig ang boses niya. Hindi rin naman kasi niya gustong magsalita ng malakas dahil ayaw niyang sirain ang kapayapaan ng paligid. Alam k

“Ganoon ba?” anitong bahagya pang tumango. “O siya sige, hindi na kita ipagtitimpla ng kape. Baka mahirapan ka pang makakuha ng tulog mamaya,” pagpapatuloy nito.With a decisive motion, she returned the cup she’d been holding back into the cupboard. Her understanding demeanor reminded Marcus of how supportive his parents had always been, encouraging him to pursue his ambitions without hesitation. Agad na ibinalik ni Marcus ang paningin sa screen ng kanyang laptop habang hindi naman nawawala sa kanyang isipan ang totoong dahilan ng kanyang pagsusumikap. Graduating with a degree in BS Biology was just the first step on a long journey. His goal wasn’t just to finish school—it was to continue to medical school and eventually specialize as a cardiothoracic surgeon. It was a lofty ambition, requiring years of intense study and rigorous training, but Marcus welcomed the challenge.Sampung taon mula ngayon nakikita niya ang sariling abala sa ospital, performing life-saving surgeries and maki