Chapter 698



Maintaining her composure, Belinda met his gaze. “I only have one question. Did you approach Dr. Ortiz, or did he approach you?”

Dotson hesitated for a moment before answering truthfully, “It was Dr. Ortiz who approached me. He told me he reviewed Toby’s medical records and found the case particularly interesting. He asked if we would consider transferring Toby to his care.”

There was more Dotson didn’t say. Turner had confided in him privately, suggesting that Toby’s condition was more complex than it seemed. According to Turner, a second surgery might be necessary down the line, and Belinda’s limited experience posed a significant risk.

Belinda’s first surgery as lead surgeon had almost failed due to procedural violations. Dotson thought his son was only ten years old, his body still fragile and far from fully developed. A failed surgery could lead to lifelong complications or worse. Turner hadn’t minced words when he had brought this up. He had urged Dotson to think carefully about transferring Toby to his care.

After hearing Turner’s words, Dotson had been immediately persuaded.

The Cardiac Surgery Department was the hospital’s shining jewel, and Turner wasn’t just a part of it; he was the chief physician. His reputation was stellar, his expertise unrivaled. Having Turner personally take on Toby’s case felt like a miracle. For Dotson, this was an opportunity he couldn’t afford to miss.

That was what brought him to Belinda today. Yet, Dotson knew full well that he had used Belinda to get Toby into this prestigious department. Without her help, they might have been stuck on a waiting list for months, maybe years. And now, after benefiting from her kindness, here he was, asking to switch doctors. It felt like a betrayal.

Dotson knew all of this, but for the sake of his son, he couldn’t care about it now. Even if this decision offended Darwin and Belinda, he was prepared to shoulder the consequences.

After hearing Dotson’s words, Belinda couldn’t help but let out a chuckle. Turner had performed countless Tetralogy of Fallot surgeries over the years. Why would he suddenly take an interest in Toby’s case?

Belinda saw through it all. Turner had done this to target her. He must have known that Toby had gotten into the department through her connections, and now, he was using Toby and his father to get back at her.

With a calm expression, Belinda slipped her hands into the pockets of her white coat, nodded, and said, “Since you’ve made your decision, I won’t stop you. I’ll organize Toby’s medical records and hand them over to Dr. Ortiz soon.”

Dotson froze, caught off guard by her easy acceptance. He hadn’t expected her to agree so quickly. He had thought she would at least try to change his mind.

As her words sank in, a pang of guilt washed over him. What he was doing felt wrong.

Dotson apologized again, his voice sincere. “I’m sorry, Dr. Wright. I truly am.”

Belinda immediately said, “There’s really no need for you to apologize.” After a pause, she continued, her tone soft but understanding. “I can understand you.”

With such an opportunity to transfer the patient to Turner’s care, who wouldn’t want to do it? Before anyone knew she was Star, it was clear that Turner would always be the preferred choice between them. She knew Dotson was just doing this for his son.

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