Always 26 Chapter 26 Where Is Your Conscience? → Finished The gossip about Kelly being taken as a hostage bride by terrorists in Solmaris spread like wildfire throughout Seaville Hospital.
Regina didn't want to cause a scene- it could jeopardize her father's position as the hospital director and damage the hospital's reputation. So, she kept her attacks on Kelly confined to the hospital.
"I can't even imagine how filthy Kelly must be. Those terrorists are monsters. I'm sure they gave her a hard time." "Indeed, it's unimaginable. She appears so chaste, but to survive, she resorts to any means necessary. If it were me, I'd rather be dead." "She is so strikingly beautiful. If I were the terrorist, I would want her as well." The entire hospital was abuzz with gossip about Kelly. They weren't part of her ordeal and, thus, couldn't truly empathize. with her suffering. They were like heartless, unfeeling plants, reducing her five years of terror to little more than a subject for mockery.
Clank! A metal tray crashed to the floor in the cafeteria. Melody, overwhelmed with fury, stormed forward and dumped a bowl of soup over the speaker's head.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Are you even human? Where's your conscience?" Melody screamed at them.
But one voice couldn't silence the crowd. The rumors had already spread, and no one cared about the truth- they only wanted the gossip..
"Are you crazy?" The man wiped his face and sneered, "Why are you so protective of Kelly? Did you get cozy with someone. over there too?" Thud A fist flew out of nowhere, sending the man staggering back.
It was Darren Reyes- one of the doctors from the Solmaris mission and Michael's cousin. His voice was raw with anger, vein bulging on his hands, "Say that again, and I swear I'll kill you. Try me." They had all crawled back from hell together. There was no way he would let anyone insult the comrade who had bled and suffered alongside them.
"You've all been corrupted by the war, turning into nothing but aggressors," someone snapped, "Have you actually passed your psychological evaluations?? You people with PTSD should be kicked out of this h The man who got punched didn't dare fight back- he only barked louder, hoping to get them in trouble.
"Yeah! Why do they get promotions and bonuses just for surviving five years out there? We bust our asses here and get nothing." "And they even want extra compensation money? What a joke." A sense of discontent began to spread among the crowd. All they saw were the honors and compensation that Darren and the others received, but they never understood the torment those five years in the war Darren's voice cracked as he yelled, "You want what we got? Fine! Can you trade it for my cousin Michael's life?" His eyes blazed red.
Michael was gone.
He was a brilliant young doctor, his talents surpassing even Eric's.
He was Tyson's favorite student.
Chapter 26 Where Is Your Conscience? At the mention of Michael's name, the room fell into an uneasy silence.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmFinished 'Look we're not trying to attack you, someone mumbled. "We know you've been through hell. But that Kelly she survived by sleeping with terrorists. She's not exactly innocent "Bullsh*t!" Darren roared, pointing a shaking finger at them. "Do you know the truth? Did you see it with your own eyes! You're spreading lies!" "Craig said so-are you calling him a liar?" All eyes turned to Craig. Than man flinched, instinctively trying to slip away, but Darren grabbed him by the collar.
"Well? Haven't you got anything to say?" Darren's voice was low and menacing Craig's head dropped, and he mumbled "L. didn't lie..." Craig had always been the weakest among them. easily swayed by self- interest. It was clear that Regina had promised him something in exchange for his efforts in spreading scandals about Kelly.
Melody's voice trembled with anger, "Craig, where's your conscience? Without Kelly, none of us would ve made it back alive She sacrificed so much for us- and this is how you repay her? With lies?" Craig said nothing, his gaze remained fixed on the floor.
"Hah. you all know perfectly well whether he's spreading lies or not, Regina walked over with her tray, her voice dripping with arrogance. "If Kelly isn't guilty, why doesn't she chere and explain herself? Play sure feels like guilt to me." "Regina! Kelly never did anything filthy or disgraceful. She's purer than any of you!" Melody snapped, her glare burning into Regina Regina chuckled coldly. "Unwilling or willing- what difference does it make? She's been tainted all the same. The fact is. Kelly is defiled" "You- The furious Melody raised her hand to strike her, but Tyson rushed over, catching her arm.
The years had not been kind to Tyson-
illness and hardship had worn him down, his frfrail, his face lined with exhaustion Holding Melody back, he turned to Regina, "Regina, there's no need for such cruelty. We're doctors- our duty is to save lives, not destroy them." Then Tyson shifted his gaze to Craig. "If you still have a shred of conscience, go to the forum. Clear Kelly's name. Apologize to her- yourself." Craig's eyes flicked toward Regina, his hesitation plain.
"I don't care what she promised you," it pointed at Tyson's voice rose, his finger trembling as it pointed at Craig. man lives by his conscience. Even if you bechospital director one day-without your soul-you'll never know a moment's peace." "Dr. Cooper, Regina's cold voice sliced through the air. "Everything Craig said is the truth. Kelly did sleep with those terrorists for five years. Can you deny that on her behalf?" She glanced toward Eric, who was approaching from the distance - her words meant for his ears. "So why the holier-than- thou act? How dare she blEric for moving on!"
At the cafeteria entrance, Kelly stood frozen. A fresh bandage covered the wound on her neck, but her face was ghostly pale- drained of color and life. Send Gifts