Chapter 15
Caroline bit her lip. “Should I stay and help?”
“All non-essential personnel,out.”Charlotte had already seen enough to know Caroline would be useless in the operating room. “But… “Caroline uttered.
“Ms. Warren,the patient is in critical condition. You should go reassure the family instead.”
Not a single lead surgeon at Boston Medical Center dared to take on this operation. One misstep could ruin their entire career.
Besides,everyone had noticed Caroline’s behavior since she entered.
If not for her connections, they wouldve already told her off. Clenching her fists, Caroline had no choice but to leave the operating room.
After confirming the brainstem remained undamaged and finding no significant cerebrovascular injuries. Charlotte and her team spent five hours carefully
emoving the rebar before performing skull base reconstruction surgery.
he procedure lasted until evening. Everyone breathed a sigh of relief when the patient’s vitals stabilized.
While other doctors immediately went to update the family, Charlotte headed to the director’s office.
David was thrilled to hear about the successful operation. “Lottie,we owe this to you.”
It wasn’t just me, “Charlotte replied. “The team worked well together, and the patient was incredibly lucky. The rebar missed all critical structures. No one could
ave saved him otherwise.”
avid nodded,then tried to persuade her.”Have you really made up your mind about transferring?”
le knew Charlotte’s capabilities well. As the youngest lead surgeon and a woman in this field,she was exceptionally talented.
ortland was just a smaller city with inferior hospital benefits compared to Boston.It seemed such a waste for her to give up these advantages.
harlotte smiled and shook her head. “My decision is final. But don’t worry if you ever need my help in the future, I’ll come when I’m available.”
eeing her determination, David stopped pressing the matter.
s Charlotte left the director’s office,she saw Jaxson striding toward her.
he paused,about to speak, when the man walked right past her,saying only, “Dr.Sutton,I need to talk to you.”
xhausted after the surgery,Charlotte followed Jaxson to the balcony. “What did you want…”she began,her weariness showing.”Why were you targeting Caroline n the OR?” he asked abruptly.
