Actions Have Consequences

Everyone in the office froze, wide-eyed with shock, as I walked past them straight toward another female doctor who shared our workspace.

“These flowers,” I said calmly, “I just picked them up from a street vendor. Mind passing them out to the other women in the office for me?”

The doctor I handed them to was none other than Dr. Daisy Edgar—the infamous rival of Sydney.

Sydney had warned me plenty of times to stay away from her. She made it clear that Dr. Edgar was trouble. What exactly started their feud, I couldn't remember anymore. However, from what I could see, Dr. Edgar was kind and generous. She often brought snacks to share with the whole office.

Sydney’s face turned ghostly pale, looking like she was about to explode, but before she could say anything, I turned around and walked off without looking back.

I hadn't gotten far when she caught up and grabbed my arm.

“Aaron! Are you serious right now? Why the hell did you give those roses to Daisy? I made one comment about you,” she said, her voice rising, “and now you’re humiliating me in front of everyone? Did you ever stop to think about how I feel?”

Humiliation? Was that what she called it? If so, what about deliberately making me miss a critical surgery?

I stared at Sydney’s furious, self-righteous face, and suddenly, I felt completely drained.

I cut her off mid-rant. “Let’s get a divorce.”

“What did you just say?” she snapped. “Aaron, are you out of your mind? All I did was praise Dr. Grey a few times, and now you’re jealous? Are you seriously going to throw away our marriage over that?

“Do you think marriage is some kind of joke? It’s fine if you have no professional ethics, but now you’re reckless with your own relationship, too?”

By then, Cedric had walked up, clearly having overheard us. He looked flustered, trying to defuse the situation.

“Dr. Dawn, come on, talk it through. You two have been married for years. Everyone knows how strong your bond is. If you really get divorced, what’s going to happen to Sydney? If it’s because you don’t like me. I’ll request a transfer. I’ll make sure Sydney never sees me again,” he offered quickly.

I kept my face expressionless. Their act was unbearable.

“No need,” I said coldly. “I’m the one who’s leaving. I’ll clear the way for you two.”

Sydney must’ve realized I was serious. Her face twisted into a scowl, her voice dropping into a sharp, threatening tone.

“You sure are heartless, Aaron Hamilton. So all that talk about loving me forever was just a lie? A man like you isn’t even worth my time! You walk around like you’re some kind of genius,” she spat, “but I’ve had enough of your arrogance. There are plenty of people out there who are way better than you!”

Cedric stood there awkwardly, glancing between us. Once he realized the relationship was officially broken, he changed his tone, playing the loyal follower.

“Don’t worry, Sydney. I won’t let you down. I’ll keep moving up the ranks. I’ll do more for medicine than anyone thought possible.”

Just then, Sydney’s phone rang. It was a call from Mr. Burr.

She shot me a smug look as she held it up proudly. “See that? Cedric just saved Mr. Burr’s mother. He’s a hero to this hospital now. But you? You’ll just stay a nobody doctor until you’re old and gray!”

Grinning, she answered the call and even put it on speaker, clearly hoping to show off. However, what came through wasn’t praise.

It was Mr. Burr, furious and yelling, “Sydney Dawn! Get your ass back here right now!

“And where the hell is that punk Cedric? I’ve been trying to call him. He’s not picking up! My mother’s condition has worsened. She’s in shock. Is this his idea of a successful surgery?”