She Made a Comeback as a Renowned Doctor-Chapter 229 - Unfortunately She is Already in a
Chapter 229: Chapter 229: Unfortunately, She is Already in a Vegetative State
Chapter 229 -229: Unfortunately, She is Already in a Vegetative State
Hope Williams had rushed to the hospital, and Aurora Wood had already been taken into the ICU ward.
Mother Wood was accompanying her inside, while Vice Chancellor Wood stood outside with a vacant look in his eyes, his shoulders slumped and his temples had gone gray overnight.
Hope Williams walked over quickly, instinctively quieting her footsteps, and stood for a while before she spoke, “Vice Chancellor Wood…”
The towering figure moved slightly before he turned his head, “Doctor Williams, you’re here.”
Hope Williams pursed her lips, “Aurora?”
“She’s in a vegetative state and not out of danger yet,” Vice Chancellor Wood said, as if those few words exhausted all his strength.
Vegetative state!
Hope Williams’s hands, hanging by her sides, clenched instantly.
How could this be.
The lively girl who was just in front of her that morning, had become a vegetative state in a mere few hours.
Hope Williams’s heart trembled, and she could not accept this outcome no matter what.
“How could this happen?”
“She fell down the stairs, sustaining a severe head injury. By the time she was found, she had already lost a lot of blood. That she was saved during surgery was already a miracle…” Vice Chancellor Wood’s voice broke increasingly, ending in sobs.
His perfectly fine daughter had suddenly turned into a vegetative state, how could he as a father accept this.
Fell down the stairs!
Hope Williams’s brows furrowed deeper, under what circumstance could an adult walking properly down the stairs fall and turn into a vegetative state!
The reason was too far-fetched.
Even if it were to happen, the likelihood was too low.
“Through our investigation, we have confirmed that your daughter fell down the stairs by herself,” said the police officer who came to investigate.
Michael Wood could not believe that Aurora Wood fell down the stairs for no reason, and had reported the incident, but obviously, the investigation results were not acceptable to him.
“Impossible,” Michael Wood glared, roaring, “I performed the surgery myself, the scars on the back of my daughter’s head are enough to prove that her head was hit more than once. This matter is definitely not that simple. A physically able adult wouldn’t just fall down the stairs for no reason, I cannot let my daughter lie there, I must investigate thoroughly.”
Hope Williams’s gaze deepened, if going by what Michael Wood said, someone was out to harm Aurora Wood.
But Aurora Wood had no enemies in the hospital.
Hope Williams’s gaze shifted and she saw a familiar figure walking towards them, Ellie Field with red eyes came over with a policewoman.
The policewoman shook her head and reported to the male officer, “We have already asked, this duty doctor also didn’t see any suspicious person, and the surveillance has been checked, no one else was seen in the footage.”
Ellie Field bit her lip, choking up, “I was on duty today, I heard a noise in the stairwell, went to check and just saw Doctor Wood lying on the ground, no one else around…”
Ellie Field looked towards Vice Chancellor Wood and walked over worriedly asking, “Vice Chancellor Wood, how is Doctor Wood doing?”
Vice Chancellor Wood wiped the tears from the corner of his eyes, clenching his teeth and shaking his head, “She’s still not out of danger, and… in a vegetative state, afraid she might never wake up in this lifetime.”
He knew the situation best as he had performed the surgery himself.
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A hint of a smile darted across Ellie Field’s eyes unnoticeably, yet her expression was filled with immense sorrow.
Vice Chancellor Wood took a couple of deep breaths, “But… thank you, child, if it weren’t for you, our Aurora this time…” Vice Chancellor Wood trembled, unable to finish his words.
Ellie Field’s face was filled with sorrow as she shook her head, “Vice Chancellor Wood, if I had discovered it sooner, seen Doctor Wood earlier, perhaps her condition would have been much better than it is now.”
Hope Williams’s eyes narrowed, her gaze tightly fixed on Ellie Field. Ellie Field noticing Hope Williams’s gaze, looked back and in that moment their eyes met, she averted her eyes.
The best feigned panic still has its flaws.
A trace of suspicion arose in Hope Williams’s heart.
Leaving the hospital, Hope Williams was restless, this matter was definitely not as simple as it seemed, and she vaguely felt that Ellie Field was involved, yet she had no evidence.
Seeing Hope Williams come out, Waylon Lewis drove the car over.
“How’s your friend doing?” Waylon Lewis asked flatly.
Hope Williams pursed her lips, exhaled a murky breath, her eyes full of distress, “Not good, fell down the stairs, sustained a severe head injury, vegetative state…”
Noticing that Hope Williams’s mood was very low, Waylon Lewis furrowed his brows, “Has the culprit been caught?”
Hope Williams’s brow twitched uncontrollably, she couldn’t help but look up at Waylon Lewis, “Do you also think it was deliberate?”
Waylon Lewis turned his head and gave her a serious look, analyzing, “A fully-abled adult falling down the stairs and becoming a vegetable?” Waylon Lewis shook his head and chuckled lightly, “That’s too unlikely, isn’t it?”
Indeed.
It’s unbelievable when said aloud.
Hearing Waylon Lewis say this, Hope Williams was even more certain that the matter couldn’t be so simple.
Hope Williams furrowed her brows.
Waylon Lewis looked deeply into her eyes, “Don’t frown.”
Hope Williams turned her head to look at him.
“You being upset hurts me,” Waylon Lewis said with intensity in his eyes, “Even though she is your friend, and I sympathize with her situation, I don’t want to see you sad over anything as your husband. It pains me.”
Hope Williams’ heart fluttered, and she lowered her head without speaking, afraid that speaking would only make her more vulnerable.
Waylon Lewis slowed the car and tenderly rubbed Hope Williams’ head with one hand, comforting her, “You’re tired today too. Go home and get a good sleep. Let’s not worry about other things, okay?”
Hope Williams stayed silent for a while, then sighed deeply and nodded.
The wind carried a hint of chill on Hope Williams’ lovely face as cars and people bustled outside in the vibrant city.
Aurora Wood, only twenty-five, lay in a cold hospital bed at her best age, her body filled with tubes, reliant on machines and a respirator to survive.
How could Hope Williams not feel heartache?
The next day, Hope Williams got up early and drove straight to the hospital. The incident with Aurora Wood had caused quite a stir, with continuous private discussions among everyone.
But there were always suspicions that Aurora Wood had accidentally fallen down the stairs herself.
Hope Williams was busy all morning. After lunch, just as she was about to take her surgical plans and medical papers to Director Woods, she opened her drawer and narrowed her eyes.
Before she could think further, a nurse came over and said, “Doctor Williams, Director Woods is asking for you in the conference hall.”
Hope Williams knitted her brow and picked up her surgical plans and medical papers towards the conference hall.
Not only Director Woods and several vice-chancellors were there, but Elder Murphy and several esteemed senior doctors from the cardiology department were also present.
Of course, Ellie Field was already seated, her eyes dropping a hint of provocation understood only between them.
There were two ballot boxes on the U-shaped conference table.
Hope Williams walked over calmly. Before she sat down, an old doctor from the hospital spoke up, “Director Woods, I think the outcome is already decided, voting is redundant. We all think there’s nothing wrong with Cynthia’s paper or surgical plan. Such a surgical scheme…”
Doctor Johnson paused, then laughed, “I’m afraid even several of us combined couldn’t come up with it. It can be described as perfect, Cynthia is truly talented, and this medical paper really makes us feel inferior.”
Ellie Field nodded and smiled, “You flatter me.”
“No, no, not at all, you’re being modest, Cynthia. Being so young and yet so profound, your future is boundless.”
“Yes, Director Woods, I also think the outcome is decided. The chief surgery should undoubtedly be conducted by Cynthia, and since we’ve not yet decided on a head for our cardiology department, why not take this opportunity to vote for that as well?”
“I agree with Doctor Thompson’s suggestion. I vote for Cynthia, she truly deserves the position of the department head.”
“I concur, I too vote for Cynthia. I believe no one is more suited to be the head of this department than her.”
The senior cardiologists unanimously supported her, even Elder Murphy raved about Ellie Field’s surgical plans, openly expressing their views.
Director Woods, however, held the surgical plans in his hand and pondered deeply.
Hope Williams stood still and did not sit down. She lifted her surgical plans from the table, and the moment she flipped them open, her expression turned cold.
Then she picked up the medical paper, glanced at it mockingly, and with a snap, tossed her own documents onto the table.
Director Woods scanned Ellie Field with anger-filled eyes, then looked toward Hope Williams, who smiled helplessly.
At that moment, Ellie Field spoke out, “Let’s not rush to conclusions. Let’s look at what Doctor Williams has; she’s always been confident. Maybe her medical paper and surgical plan are also good.”
Ellie Field watched Hope Williams, her eyes gleaming with viciousness and smugness.
Let’s see how you recover after being branded a plagiarist.
Ellie Field raised her chin and scoffed coldly.
She not only wanted to usurp her identity but also aimed to ruin her reputation and disgracefully force her out of the hospital.
Hope Williams lowered her eyes and said, “Since the senior doctors have already expressed their stance, let’s decide on the head of the department first. I have no objections.”
