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Chapter 138
Chapter 138
“Bitch, you want to be with Bainbridge? In your dream!” Vivien shouted.
“Vivien, watch me step in. What are you gonna do about it, huh?” Fanny retorted.
The two women were throwing punches and kicks, tearing at each other’s clothes, each intent on beating the other to a pulp.
Bainbridge stood by, his face a brooding storm, not lifting a finger to break up the fight. Tonight’s events were so unexpected, and he had a nagging suspicion that Howard had set him up. Who else would raid a penthouse suite for a vice bust?
Sure, he and Fanny had a financial arrangement that wasn’t exactly above board, and now, they were both hauled off to the precinct.
A sudden shriek pierced the air. Vivien clutched her stomach, her face twisted in agony. This content © Nôv/elDr(a)m/a.Org.
“My stomach hurts.” She collapsed to the floor, Fanny frozen in panic beside her.
“Call an ambulance, for crying out loud.”
Bainbridge quickly knelt down and scooped Vivien into his arms, noticing a crimson stain spreading across her legs.
Only then did he realize the gravity of the situation – Vivien was having a miscarriage.
Then the Sawyers would be livid, and Warren would be even more displeased with him.
“I didn’t mean to harm her child,” Fanny stammered, shivering.
Bainbridge shot her a cold glare, devoid of his usual tenderness.
The next day, In Room 2106 at Bayridge Hospital.
Gwendolyn sat alone on the hospital bed, a TV remote by her side.
Her gaze was vacant as if a fog had settled over her eyes. She seemed completely lost in her own world, her eyes unfocused, her pupils looking even more hollow.
The TV blared a news interview at full volume.
It was Ferdinand, the Vice President of the Health Association, speaking.
His hair was impeccably combed, and he wore a suit and tie, looking every inch the authority figure.
A slight beer belly betrayed a touch of prosperity.
“The Health Association is resolved to fight against malpractice to the end. We’ll cleanse the entire medical community of its scoundrels to protect the lives and rights of the common folk. Particularly those practicing without a license, seeking profit, we’ll ban
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them from the industry for life,” he declared, his voice full of moral righteousness.
If Gwendolyn hadn’t learned from Waldo that he was the power behind Lifespan Locust Pharmacy, she might have believed he was a principled, good doctor.
The female host asked, “Mr. Ferdinand, are you referring to the recent case involving Bayridge Hospital intern Gwendolyn? Do you have anything to say regarding her incident?”
Ferdinand scoffed, “Just a foolish young girl. She disregarded the value of a patient’s life, leading to the worsening of their condition. She also ignored hospital policies, writing prescriptions on her own. In ancient times, this would be considered disloyal, unrighteous, and inhumane, unworthy of the medical profession.”
He publicly announced that Gwendolyn was banned from practicing medicine for life.
“Today, we also have Gwendolyn’s mother, Gemma, here with us. Regarding this matter, her stance aligns with ours.”
The host was skilled at capturing the audience’s attention, inviting Gemma, who was eager for the spotlight.
Gemma was dressed to the nines, airing her grievances to the camera, “Gwendolyn has always been disobedient. I’ve tried everything to get her to lead a good life, but she doesn’t even acknowledge me, her own mother. She’s always been impatient for success, so her actions come as no surprise.”
She dabbed at her eyes, feigning sorrow, “The last time, she ranted about cutting ties with me. So, taking this opportunity on air, I’ll grant her wish. From this day forward, I, Gemma, renounce my relationship with Gwendolyn as mother and daughter.”
Gwendolyn watched Gemma on the TV, not expecting her own mother to kick her while she was dow
The internet was aflame with vitriol and ridicule aimed at her.
Gwendolyn closed her eyes tightly, her eyes reddening.
The door to the room opened softly, and Howard walked in, picking up the remote and shutting off the TV.
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