Chapter 2My Wife Gave My Son’s Heart To Her Friend’s Son

Ten minutes later, the hospital CEO, Walter Brown, barged into my office.

He was panting after running, and his forehead was covered with sweat. He held a fax document in his hand.

“River, what are you doing?”

Walter slammed the document against my table.

“The Parker family has already gotten a permit for the medical helicopter. Soon, they’ll arrive at the helipad on the top floor.”

I continued to write my medical report without any sign of stopping.

“Walter, I have surgeries lined up for the next three years. I won’t allow anyone to skip the queue.”

Walter was extremely antsy as he rubbed his hands.

“But rules don’t have a pulse, and the child does.

“Do you know who the Parker family is? They have just promised us that as long as you’re operating on Charlie, they’ll give us that plot of land in the city center for free!

“The entire board is going crazy over this offer.

“River, I know the past ten years have been difficult for you. You did nothing else but focus on improving your surgical skills.

“You don’t need money, but the hospital needs it! Doesn’t your lab need money?”

I paused and looked up at him.

Back then, I had gone around to beg my relatives to lend me money because I could not afford the expensive medical bill at the private hospital.

Hailey had still been married to me at that time, yet she had not lifted a finger.

She had simply dismissed it as myocarditis resulting from a flu. She claimed that it was not so serious, and that I was just throwing a big fuss.

In contrast, she had transferred a million dollars to Seth as Charlie’s medical fee, so Charlie could visit a specialist.

After that, Jayden’s condition worsened, and he needed specific medicine to sustain his life.

I had begged Hailey to remortgage that house under her name.

She had slapped me and called me a loser. Then, she went overseas to watch the sunset with Seth.

When she returned again, she brought a secret organ donation agreement with her.

“Dr. Scott, it’s a human life! After all, the patient’s just a poor child.

“We’re doctors, and we should stick to our oath.”

Walter slapped his thigh and sounded like he was in pain.

“Oath?”

I leaned against the chair.

“I lost my heart for these things a decade ago.”

Walter was stunned. His mouth was gaping. He did not know what to say.

I heard some footsteps outside of my office.

Nurses gasped in the hallway.

Finn stumbled into my office.

“Dr. Brown, Dr. Scott, they’re here. The Parker family has blocked off the entire sixth floor.”

I stood up and smoothed the collars on my white coat.

Then, I put on a medical mask. Only my eyes were exposed.

Two bodyguards dressed in all black slammed my door open.

Hailey walked in with her heels clicking. She stepped into my office wearing a luxury coat.

Time had been merciful to her looks.

She still looked beautiful and arrogant.

She glanced at my small office and then fixed her gaze on me.

“So, you’re Dr. Scott. I heard that you’re highly eccentric.”

Hailey took off her sunglasses and tossed it to her assistant.

Walter immediately walked forward with a fawning smile.

“Ms. Anderson, why are you here personally? Dr. Scott’s just stubborn. He’s reading the medical report…”

Hailey pushed Walter aside and walked toward me.

Then, she slammed a black card on my keyboard.

“A hundred million dollars.”

Hailey stared into my eyes.

“I’m just buying two hours of your time. Get into the operating room now and save my son.”

I stared at that black card as I felt nauseated. I did not even bother to sneer.

“Ms. Anderson, there is a payment counter in the hospital. It’s only thirty dollars for a consultation.

“You should pay the fee downstairs.”

Hailey’s expression immediately darkened. Her delicate eyes were slightly throbbing.

“River, do you think I’m negotiating with you?”

She pressed both hands against my desk and leaned forward.

“I’ve looked into your background. Ten years ago, you were just a poor, homeless man. You only got to where you are today because of your talent.

“You suffered a lot when you were poor. Now that you’re successful, you’ve developed an odd personality to make up for your frail ego.

“But you must know that to me, you’re nothing but a technician in a white coat.

“I’m willing to buy your skills, and you should be honored because of that. Don’t be ridiculous.”