Chapter 3
Rosina blocked the midwife, refusing to let her take the baby to the NICU.
The midwife, growing anxious, tried to reason with her.
“Mrs. Fairclough, due to the risk of losing the baby, we had to perform an emergency C–section…”
“What?” Rosina’s voice shot up. “A C–section? Natural birth makes smarter kids! Who gave you permission to do this? Call your director here,
now!”
I had never realized how ignorant Rosina could be. My emotions churned, but I wanted no part in this mess. I only wanted to leave.
I made up my mind. As soon as I got home, I would divorce Nelson and sever all ties with these shameless people.
I tried to avoid her and walk away.
But Rosina spotted me and quickly stepped in my path.
“Was it you who performed the C–section on my daughter–in–law?”
I answered calmly, “The procedure was done with the patient’s and her family’s consent. If you have questions, take them up with your son.”
Rosina didn’t recognize me. She started shouting again.
“Hey! How dare you talk to me like that? Do you even know who I am? Who do you think you are? You are just a doctor!”
Taking advantage of the distraction, the midwife hurriedly wheeled the baby into the elevator. Rosina, too focused on berating me, failed to stop her.
She redirected her fury toward me.
“You’re the reason my grandson was born prematurely! What kind of evil person are you? Are you trying to ruin his future?”
The other people waiting outside the operating room couldn’t stand it anymore and began to speak up.
“How unreasonable can you get? The doctor only acted to save your grandson!”
“Exactly. Both your son and his wife signed off on the surgery. Why are you blaming the doctor?”
Someone discreetly began recording the scene on his phone.
Rosina, unfazed, lashed out.
“Mind your own business! If it’s not the doctor’s fault, then whose is it? My grandson wasn’t due for two more months! It’s all because of this quack!”
“You’re heartless,” an elderly woman interjected. “The doctor saved your grandson’s life!”
The argument spiraled into chaos. In her rage, Rosina suddenly swung a fist at the elderly woman.
I quickly intervened, warning Rosina.
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“Madam, if you keep this up, I’ll have to call security.”
“You wouldn’t dare! Go ahead and try!” Rosina.screamed, now completely unhinged.
I shielded the older woman, urging her to step back.
“Please, Madam, step aside for your safety…”
Taking advantage of my momentary distraction, Rosina shoved me hard. I staggered, unable to steady myself, and fell heavily to the ground.
A wave of dizziness hit me, followed by sharp pain in my lower abdomen.
Concerned bystanders rushed to help me up.
“Doctor, are you okay?”
I couldn’t stand straight. Rosina, however, began shouting as if she were the victim.
“Stop pretending! I barely touched you!”
The pain was unbearable. I pressed my stomach, too weak to argue with her.
Suddenly, I noticed a warm sensation trickling down my thigh.
I froze, too terrified to move. Just then, Nelson appeared, pushing Olivia’s hospital bed out of the operating room.
Seeing Rosina, Nelson asked in surprise, “Mom? What are you doing here?”
Rosina, emboldened now that her son was present, twisted the story.
“Your assistant told me Olivia was delivering the baby here! Nelson, tell me, did this quack doctor trick you into agreeing to a C–section? It was such a major decision, and you didn’t even consult me first! Hospitals like this always exaggerate risks to scam people into expensive
procedures!”
Several staff members lost their patience and spoke up.
“Don’t you dare accuse us without evidence!”
“The patient’s water broke! We had no choice but to perform the surgery!”
Rosina, hands on her hips, snapped back.
“And why did her water break, huh? Don’t try to fool me!”
I couldn’t listen to her nonsense any longer.
Summoning my remaining strength, I retorted, “Your son and his wife caused this by having sex during her pregnancy!”
