Chapter 40
The assistant, coming back to her senses, swiftly rose from the floor and discovered Ashley collapsed, She cried out for help, drawing the attention of the doctors who had just left the operating room. Soon, a crowd formed, whispering amongst themselves.
The unfounded accusations and actions of Olivia’s family sent a chill through the medical staff, leaving them stunned.
The Garcia family stood motionless, uncertain of their next move. The doctor’s sudden collapse caught everyone off guard.
“We had no idea the surgery went well. She didn’t say a word when she came out, Emma stubbornly defended herself, shooting a disdainful look Ashley on the ground
“Step aside.” Eric’s firm voice cut through the tension. Upon his arrival at the doorway, the Garcia family immediately made way for him.
“Eric, you’re here to see Olivia, right? She can finally marry you, Emma greeted him with a smile, extending her hand, only to be pushed aside. *Il handle this, Eric stated, squatting down and nodding to Ashley’s assistant. Acting almost instinctively, the assistant released Ashley, allowing Fric to carefully lift Ashley into his arms.
“It’s likely a mix of low blood sugar and exhaustion. Take her to the break room and have the head nurse give her some glucose, advised a doctor
from the back
Eric moved swiftly, taken aback by the sight of the normally strong and sharp “Dr. Garcia now appearing fragile. She seemed like a sleeping child, her usual fierceness replaced by vulnerability.
The assistant hurried to keep pace with Eric, her heart heavy as she observed Ashley being carried in Eric’s arms.
Eric carried Ashley into the break room, where a nurse had already set up an IV. She swiftly hooked it up as they walked in.
“Thanks, Mr. Anderson, the assistant said, settling down nearby, her eyes fixed on Ashley.
Frie’s gaze rested on Ashley’s pale face, stirring up a strange mix of feelings in him. He wondered if his concern heightened because of her resemblance to Ashley. He realized he never seemed to truly let go of his feelings for Ashley.
Conflicting emotions churned within him, unsettling his thoughts. When he noticed a hint of color returning to Ashley’s cheeks, he abruptly and exited the room.
stood
up
“Mr. Anderson…” the assistant called out, but Eric had already left,
As soon as Eric departed, Ashley stirred awake. Taking in her surroundings, she recognized the room and regained her composure. The realization of fainting from exhaustion and allowing Emma’s family to cause chaos hit her
*Dr. Garcia, how are you feeling?” the assistant inquired, her concern palpable as Ashley opened her eyes
troublemakers?” she
“I’m alright, Ashley replied, massaging her temples. Anger surged as she recalled the earlier turmoil. “Where are those t questioned. She wouldn’t let them get away with creating a scene and not apologizing. Unwilling to be pushed around, she remained unafraid to hold them accountable, regardless of any reputations at stake.
in the ward for the patient to wake up, the assistant
responded.
“I’m not sure. I think they’re still waiting in th Ashley scowled. It seemed they had underestimated her. “The media is still outside, right
Seeing the nod from the assistant, Ashley smiled, her eyes sparkling with determination. If Emina wasn’t afraid to stir up trouble, then she was more than ready to face it head–on
