“Dr.


    Lopez, please, you must prioritize my grandmother’s surgery! I’ll have the money soon, I promise!” she implored, her voice desperate.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org.


    The doctor, Truman Lopez, adjusted his sses with a sigh of frustration.


    “Miss Gordon, we’ve been over this.


    It’s not about willingness—it’s about hospital policy.


    Without upfront payment, I can’t proceed.


    The hospital is not a charity.


    We can’t run on promises.


    ”


    Rita Gordon blocked his way, her tears falling freely as she clutched at his sleeve.


    “Dr.


    Lopez, I understand the constraints, but please, we’re so close to having the funds.


    My grandmother can’t wait much longer.


    Please save her.


    ”


    “I have made myself clear.


    Use this time to secure the funds instead,”


    Truman replied firmly, attempting to move past her.


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    In a desperate gesture, Rita dropped to her knees right there in the hallway.


    “Dr.


    Lopez, I’m literally begging you on my knees.


    Please.


    If she doesn’t get her surgery soon, she won’t make it.


    My grandmother raised me on her own, sacrificing everything to give me a future.


    Now, she’s finally got a chance for a new kidney, and time is running out.


    Please, can’t you make an exception?” Her voice cracked as she continued, “I can’t face losing her.


    The money will be ready soon, I swear.


    Just please, start the preparations for her surgery.


    Please save her.


    ”


    Onlookers paused, their eyes drawn to the scene, some whispering, others watching in silent sympathy.


    Truman’s frown deepened, his impatience tinged with difort under the public gaze.


    “Miss Gordon, what can you not understand? I truly understand your distress, but there are clear limits to what I can do,” he exined with a sigh, his tone a mix of frustration and sympathy.


    “I cannot personally finance the surgery, and without the payment, my hands are tied.


    Please, use this time to secure the funds.


    As soon as you do, I will make sure your grandmother is taken care of immediately.


    ”


    His voice carried the weary detachment of a doctor who had witnessed countless simr situations, rendering him somewhat indifferent.


    Without giving the pleading girl another look, Truman quickly walked away.


    Lyndon, who had been nearby, initially didn’t give the scene much attention.


    However, as he caught a glimpse of Rita’s tear-streaked face, something halted him.


    Her familiar face tugged at his heartstrings.


    “Dr.


    Lopez, wait!” Rita cried out, her voice breaking as she scrambled to her feet, nearly losing her bnce in her haste.


    “Careful,” Lyndon said instinctively, reaching out to steady her.


    “Thank you.


    ” Rita managed through her tears, her gratitude mingled with desperation as she tried to follow the departing Truman.


    Lyndon intervened, “How much more do you need for the surgery?”


    Rita paused, her tearful eyes wide with surprise as she faced Lyndon.


    Lyndon continued, “I heard everything just now.


    How much do you need for your grandmother’s surgery?”


    “I… I still need four hundred thousand.


    ”