Mine novel Chapter 62

“That was so unprofessional of you, Dr Wright!” Dr Cullen angrily yelled.

“I’m sorry.” Kimberly nervously apologized.

“Sorry? You’re sorry? We almost lost a patient because of your negligence!”

Kimberly was aware of the fact that she made a terrible mistake back there in the operating room. If they hadn’t struggled to get her full attention back on the surgery, she would have lost her patient, which has never happened before.

“I know I made a mistake and I’m sorry, but I still saved the patient’s life. That’s what matters.” She tried to defend herself as she was already in tears because she hated being yelled at.

“Are you even listening to yourself?.. I never expected such from you.” Dr Cullen said, his voice heavy with disappointment causing Kimberly to feel even worse.

“I’m so sorry.” She whimpered, hoping Dr Cullen doesn’t think differently of her.

He stopped pacing around his office and let out a heavy sigh.

“I understand it was a mistake, Dr Wright but, imagine how you would’ve felt if you had lost that patient.”

Kimberly would have taken it quite badly, knowing that she lost a patient because of her carelessness. She probably would’ve decided to never perform any surgery. The more she thought about it, the more guilty she felt.

“I know you’ve been through a lot over the past few months… and, you’re still recovering..”

“Dr Cullen..”

“Let me finish, Dr Wright.” He cut her off, preventing her from saying whatever she wanted to, because she was certain she was going to deny what he just pointed out. She had been doing that for weeks now, but he could see right through her façade and he knows she was still struggling to get over the loss of her fiancé.

“I wouldn’t want what happened today to repeat itself..”

“It won’t. I promise.” She said, interrupting him but quickly apologized when he gave her a pointed look, making her realize what she just did.

“You are one of our best doctors and I don’t want to lose you, so I’ll advise you to take a break. It’ll help you recover better.”

“No, no, no. Dr Cullen, please. I promise to pay more attention from now on.” She pleaded because she definitely didn’t want a break. She needed something to distract her.

“It isn’t a suggestion, Dr Wright.” Dr Cullen said in a serious tone, indicating that the discussion was over.

Kimberly gave a weak nod, knowing that there was nothing she could say to change his mind.

“Thank you.” She quietly said before standing up. She was about to reach for the door knob when Dr Cullen's voice stopped her.

“Kimberly… please, take care of yourself.” He said, his voice laced with concern.