| iE | will take responsibility What did he say? Did he concur?’ Tom retrieved his jacket from the chair and said, "Nope, he didn't." "I will find a different approach to get him to agree." "You know, you can just ask someone else," Bella said, walking out with Tom.
"No. Although my sister does not usually talk about people in that way, the fact that she brought up Jeff to my grandfather suggests that she finds him attractive "Tom responded. * Let's stop talking about this, we need to go.” "The ball isn't even over yet." | "You can stay and let that big head track you down," Tom said.
Bella pursed her lips, but she had to © 4
¢ follow Tom regardles GE : whitewashed wall in the dimly lit hospital corridor, his usually bright eyes now devoid of color.
He stood next to Liam, whose cheeks were red with tears. Liam could barely control his emotions, and his whole body shook.
| The unimaginable tragedy had caused the Stars Ball to abruptly come to an end.
What actually transpired at the Ball was beyond even Jeff's comprehension. The fact that | someone had taken his phone and texted Billy telling him to go to the other building next to the hall where | the event was being held was very ve
Who, though, would be sufficien thy ill mdether accurately, horrified~when he saw Billy's lifeless body covered in blood; this was probably a feeling he had experienced before.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHis heart felt as though it had been split into multiple pieces.
Since the event was so well-attended, numerous reporters covered it, and it has since gone viral.
Lost in his thoughts, Jeff absentmindedly watched as doctors rushed by, their white coats billowing behind them as they hurried to carry out their duties. | "Will Billy be okay? That was an excessive amount of blood.” Liam uttered, his voice trembling with
| | emotions. "Who the hell did this? Ahh’ Though Jeff was not entirely sure, he answered, "He will be okay." Billy already lost too much blood before he got to the hospital.
An elderly grandmother with a dejected expression on her wrinkled face was standing close to them.
She was sitting in a faded armchair, her hands shaking as she held on to an old, tattered scarf. Swallowing in a sea of sorrow, tears trickled down her crow's feet as she rocked back and forth.
Jeff approached her cautiously, his heavy footsteps creating an echo through the corridor. Bending down to her level, he placed a gentle hand on her frail shoulder.
"Grandma," Jeff said in a soft, 9 y
sympathetic whisper. "Billy will be alright.” The grandma turned her sorrowful eyes towards Jeff. Her eyes flickered from the pit of despair to the tiny chance of something different.
With a wavering voice, she choked out a plea, "But how? How could this happen to my dear grandson? | don't think he can jump off that building.” "He's going to be fine" Jeff uttered, his hands patting the Old Woman's back.
Not long after, the door swung open, breaking Liam's trance.
Jeff's eyes locked onto the doctor's face, but the expression that greeted him...
The doctor's voice carried a weight as heavy as the burden he bore. "I'm afraid | won't be able to treat Billy. The
a 5 | doctor who was supposed to be working has specifically told us not to touch his patient, according to a call | just received.” Shock and disbelief washed over Jeff's cold gaze.
He stepped forward, "What? How is that an excuse for you not to treat a dying patient?” The physician, understanding but constrained by the rules of their association, averted his eyes. "| understand your anguish, but it's against hospital policy to go against another doctor's instructions. We should prioritize the patient's safety, and any decision made by a treating physician should be respected, no matter how difficult it may be for us.” "Is that an excuse?! For crying out loud, you are a doctor! After entering the operating room, you came out
because the supervisin g physician ordered you not to touch his patient.
How are you a doctor then?!" Liam snapped, throwing his arms wide with his fingers splayed wide.
| ‘| apologize, but | must abide by the regulations.” "Then where is the doctor in charge?” Jeff questioned while stealing a quick look at Billy's grandmother.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmNot even before she saw her grandson, the Old Woman who had come to witness his first lavish ball in college was directed to the hospital.
Jeff felt sorry for the Grandma because Billy is the only family left and the same goes for Billy too.
It was still unclear what had occurred atthe Ball.
~The stolen phone? The text message?
| | ~~ "That's an excuse! You are a doctor, saving lives should be your priority” Jeff's words ground out. "If you can't doit, I will do it." "What are you even talking about?’ The physician gave a frightful snap. * Doctor Tony will be back; please wait for him." "The patient will die in thirty minutes if treatment is not given, and who will be held accountable? The hospital won't be blamed and lies will fill the internet " Jeff snapped, taking off his suit.
"Please don't..." "Liam, lend me your phone. | can't watch my friend die while an incompetent doctor refuses to do his job" Jeff said coldly. "I need to call someone." Liam gave Jeff his phone with be Bt
trembling hands. He was 100 stunned to speak and the shock from seeing Billy's body covered in blood was still etched to his brain.
| "I will take responsibility if anything happens," Jeff told the doctor, not bothered by the fact that the doctor was trembling.
He punched a few numbers on Liam's phone. He pressed the call button, bringing the phone to his ear.
The call connected after a few rings, and the person on the other end could be heard. "Who is this?" "It's me" Jeff answered. "| have a wish now, It's time to fulfill your promise.
Come and meet me at First Hospital near Vilo Road. | will be waiting." | Jeff ended the call and handed the phone back to Liam before the other person could respond.
"Who did you call?" Liar asked.
"Someone who will assist me.’