Kim Brown smiled gently, “You could say that. In their minds, it seems like if a woman isn’t married by 25, she’ll never find a husband. They’re always setting me up on blind dates, and it’s giving me a headache. Since we’re in the same boat, why don’t we just enjoy the meal and go home to report back?”
Scott Livinus’s lips curved into a slight smile.
“That would be best.”
After finishing the meal, the two chatted casually. Most of the time, Kim Brown was talking while Scott Livinus responded absentmindedly.
Sipping some tea, Scott Livinus enjoyed a rare moment of afternoon leisure. It had been years since he’d had such a quiet time. Now, experiencing an ordinary lifestyle felt unfamiliar to him.
“Mr. Scott, I’m curious. A diamond bachelor like you—do you have someone you like? You’re over 30 and still unmarried. Is it because you haven’t met true love, or do you already have someone in your heart?”
Scott Livinus gazed at her deeply and replied, “Probably because I haven’t met the right person.”
“So, Mr. Scott doesn’t have someone he likes?”
“Mm.”
Kim Brown asked a few more questions, but Scott Livinus seemed uninterested. Being sharp, Kim Brown knew when to stop and quickly said her goodbyes.
After leaving, Scott Livinus was about to drive away when he spotted Sophia across the street.
He closed the car door and walked up to her.
“Not busy today?”
Sophia thought it was a coincidence. She had only come to the hospital for a follow-up checkup and unexpectedly ran into Scott Livinus on a blind date.
The woman leaving in a Maserati was beautiful and slender, matching well with Scott Livinus.
“Busy. Director Jake’s grandson finished his treatment, and I had to come for his follow-up.” She paused before asking, “What about you? Here for a blind date?”
“Mm.”
“How was it? She seemed very pretty.”
“Mm, she was good-looking.”
“That’s great. You should consider it. You’re not getting any younger.”
“…” Scott Livinus’s eyes darkened. “I will.”
Shrugging, Sophia said, “I’ll head to the hospital now.”
Scott Livinus didn’t respond, silently watching her leave, his expression unreadable.
Carrying a medical kit, Sophia entered the pediatric ward. Director Jake’s grandson was still in the same room. As she entered, The boy’s mother rushed over excitedly and exclaimed:
“Dr. Smith, you’re here! I was just about to call you! You’re amazing—after taking your medicine, He can now walk! The doctor examined him and said his condition was under control and had shown significant improvement. His muscles are gaining strength day by day—it’s a miracle!”
Sophia smiled. A child is the heart of a family. When a child is sick, the parents suffer greatly. Seeing the child improve brought the parents immense joy.
Seeing the parents’ happy smiles, Sophia felt happy for them as well.
“That’s good. Let me check him and see if the medication needs adjusting.”
Sophia greeted Director Jake’s grandson. “How are you?”
“Heroine Doctor, you’re here!” He sat up excitedly, but he nearly fell off the bed because of his large movements. Even so, Sophia could see from his movements that his muscle weakness had significantly improved.
“Get off the bed so I can observe. Let’s see if you are ready to continue training.”
“Sure, sure!” He said excitedly, sliding down from the bed with the help of the bed rail.
Though his hips and legs weren’t particularly strong yet, there was a noticeable improvement compared to before.
Watch me! I’ve made great progress, all thanks to practicing your magic skills.”
With that, he took a few steps forward. At first, he was afraid of falling, but under Sophia’s encouraging gaze, he gritted his teeth and, without any assistance, walked step by step. Before he knew it, he had walked seven or eight steps.
When he reached Sophia, he stumbled slightly, but she caught him.
Sophia patted his head and smiled.
You’re amazing! I didn’t expect your skills to improve so much in just a few days.”
“Really? Did I really do it right? Do I truly have talent?”
“Of course! You’re the best!”
At this moment, Director Jake and several others arrived, with Dr. Cooper among them. They all smiled warmly at Sophia.
Director Jake said, “Dr. Cooper has examined his condition and confirmed it is under control. He is showing signs of improvement, and his muscles are getting stronger.”
“I’ve already observed that. No need to worry. He’s almost fully recovered. Continue the medication and supplement his nutrition with the pills as well.”
“Great!” Director Jake was so excited he didn’t know what to do.
Dr. Cooper glanced at Sophia and suddenly smiled.
“Dr. Smith, as a fellow doctor, shouldn’t you embody the spirit of selfless dedication? Why not share your formula to help other children with polio in our hospital? That way, more people can receive treatment.”
Dr. Cooper’s calculations were clear. If he could obtain Sophia’s formula, it would undoubtedly propel the hospital’s development. Imagine—when expensive treatments failed, yet a few thousand dollars worth of herbal medicine could cure polio, it would shock the world! This formula might even win a Nobel Prize for solving a global issue if trials proved effective.
Moreover, he could gain the Director’s favor and secure his promotion to senior director. This was a golden opportunity.
Sophia’s smile was faint, almost cold.
“Dr. Cooper, while doctors should indeed be selfless, that doesn’t mean you have the right to demand I hand over my formula!”
Dr. Cooper had never been reprimanded by a young woman like this before. His face darkened immediately.
“What do you mean? Don’t think curing one case of polio makes you special!”
Sophia shook her head, still smiling. “If curing polio isn’t special, then what about someone who can’t cure it? Are they better?”
Dr. Cooper’s face turned pale with anger, his expression growing menacing.
The director quickly stepped in to mediate.
“Oh, come on! We’re all colleagues. Let’s not make things so tense. We’ll be seeing each other often in the future.”
Sophia remained silent, her expression calm as she instructed them to pick up the medicine tomorrow. Carrying her medical kit, she prepared to leave.
