NovelEnglishChapter 40 As they approached, Ellie saw Nancy, Alex's mom, pacing anxiously outside the ER. She had a pretty good idea who was inside.
"Ellie!" Nancy waved her over. Ellie had no choice but to meet her at the door.
69% "I'm so glad you're here. Alex is injured, but he's being stubborn and has already chased away two doctors. Please go check him," she explained.
Ellie hesitated, glancing at the ER door. "Nancy, I'm just an intern in the plastic surgery department. I can't treat him," she said Just then, the ER door opened, and Dr. Vance Tate, the chief, emerged with another doctor. "Ellie, don't worry about the rules, Mr. Warren's main injury is a cut on his forehead. It's not goo serious. Your suturing skills are excellent. I trust you, Vance assured her.
Ellie was still reluctant to see Alex. "Dr. Tate, I'm just an intern," she protested.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtVance pulled her aside. “Ellie, do you want to beca full-tstaff member? If you handle this well and Alex recovers. I'll make sure you get promoted early," he offered.
The promise of an early promotion caught Ellie's attention. She felt a spark of motivation and reconsidered her decision.
Ellie was practically dragged into the ER by Nancy and Vance. After quickly sanitizing and changing into scrubs, she stepped into the operating room and bent down to pick up a hemostat that had dropped on the floor.
As she approached, Alex tossed the medical scissors back onto the tray with a casual flick.
"Lie down, Ellie got closer and said firmly.
Alex looked at her, and even with her face masked, he could tell she was frowning. "Who are you frowning at? If you don't want to treat me, then leave. I didn't ask you to come," he grumbled.
Ignoring his comments, Ellie confidently pressed him down onto the operating table.
The bright lights overhead made Alex wince and clutch his head. "Easy there, he winced.
Ellie was focused and meticulous as she examined Alex's injuries. The more he complained, the more she playfully applied a bit more pressure.
Alex yelped, kicking the bed leg and sweating, "Are you even capable?" he demanded.
Ellie stopped what she was doing. "If you're not satisfied, you can choose another doctor," she said, turning to leave.
"Cback here," Alex groaned, grabbing her arm with one hand while holding his head with the other. Ellie shook off his hand. “You'll need stitches, so brace yourself, she said.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAlex bolted upright at the mention of stitches, "What do you mean 'brace yourself? Are you not givinganesthesia?" he exclaimed.
"Just a few stitches, no need for anesthesia, Ellie replied nonchalantly.
15:04 Sat, Jan 25 G Chapter 40 "Even a few stitches need anesthesial" Alex protested.
"Okay, lie down, and I'll call the anesthetist, Ellie said calmly, o m standing beside the operating table.
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A few minutes later, the ER echoed with Alex's cries. Ellie finished m cleaning his wounds, left him on the table, and walked out of the ER alone.
"Don't worry, Nancy, Alex is fine," Ellie reassured Nancy before approaching Vance. DroTate, I'm heading back to En my department now."
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