Semua Bab A Man with Nerves of Steel: Bab 161 - Bab 170

Bernard checked the time and saw that it was almost 7:00 pm. If no one had picked up the children yet, that meant they had been waiting at school for more than two hours. He immediately called Cora, but the call went unanswered. Then he called Helen instead. Helen was still angry, but the moment she heard that the children had been left at school, she hurried over without hesitation.Meanwhile, Joseph had gone into the ICU and hadn't come out since. Sirius' condition remained unchanged, so Bernard headed home.At home, the children had already returned and were eating dinner. Kimberly was still young and easily placated. As soon as she saw Bernard, she greeted him sweetly.Selena was another matter. She kept her head lowered and ate silently, acting as if Bernard didn't exist. The moment she finished eating, she marched upstairs and slammed her doors shut.That child…Bernard pulled Helen aside and asked, "What's going on with Cora lately? Are things really that busy at the comp

Joseph wondered, "What am I doing all this for?"By the time Joseph finished dealing with everything at the hospital, it was already late at night. He didn't want to go home, so he planned to make do on the office couch.Standing by the window and looking at the darkness outside, he couldn't help but feel a deep sense of emptiness and loneliness. Among the patients he'd treated today were members of the Lowell family and the Ashmore family. They were people he despised, or the relatives of those he despised.Yet, he'd still done everything in his power to save their lives. Perhaps his drive came from nothing more than a doctor's duty and conscience.As he drifted through his thoughts, there was a knock on the door.He went to open it and found Cora waiting outside."What are you doing here?" Joseph was surprised, but he stepped aside and let her enter."Come home. It's more comfortable at home." Cora glanced around the office before her eyes settled on the pillow and blanket on

Joseph scanned the list of incoming burn victims and saw that most of them were from the Ashmore family. The only one he was familiar with was Wendy.Her hair had been singed away, and blisters covered her face and scalp. Her body was convulsing from the pain despite heavy doses of sedatives she'd already received on the way to the hospital.Her face was done for.Joseph suppressed his pity and sympathy, and he didn't feel any satisfaction from her misfortune despite their previous conflict. He made sure to be a responsible doctor and did his best to save as many people as he could.His work continued deep into the night. Only after every patient had been stabilized for the moment did Joseph finally leave the ward.When he got home, Cora was still awake and waiting for him. He asked, "What are you doing up so late?"Cora replied, "I was waiting for you. How are the victims from the Ashmore family?""They're stable for now, but the real danger is the possible infections. That'll

After Frank left, Joseph smoked a cigarette to calm himself down. He was also forced to face the reality that he and Cora were not equals. The imbalance wasn't just limited to wealth. It extended into every aspect of their lives.The idea that husband and wife had equal rights and obligations existed neatly in legal statutes, but in reality, no marriage was ever truly equal.In Joseph's marriage, Cora was, without a doubt, the dominant one.Joseph kept repeating to himself that Cora had betrayed him and the love he had for her, and that she'd pay the price. He refused to surrender so easily.Not long afterward, Lacey knocked on the door and entered.Joseph scowled. "What are you doing here again? Practically everyone in the hospital has seen you before. Aren't you afraid someone will recognize you? And you even came here dressed like an escort."Lacey replied, "I don't have a choice. Yvonne got dragged into this because of what happened between you and me. I can't live with mysel

Joseph had his own share of problems, and he wasn't capable of emerging unscathed from these turbulent waters, so he could only keep a low profile and tread carefully.While he was on duty, he reminded his staff not to discuss Walt's case so they wouldn't get themselves into trouble.Patients continued to die from infections, kidney failures, and other complications. Joseph couldn't bring anyone to life, so all he could do was offer his condolences to the grieving families.But something miraculous happened—Avery's infection had begun to improve. She had even been taken off the ventilator and extubated, and she could breathe on her own. At this rate, it wouldn't be long before she would be speaking again.However, the burns covering her body were still an issue. Joseph had the medical staff keep an eye on her condition.When Joseph got home, he realized Bernard and Helen were there too. He greeted them, but they didn't seem happy to see him, so he didn't say much to them. He had h