"In the past, those who entered City A First Hospital at the same time included not only Ivy but also Tanya and Kevin. After Ivy left her job, Kevin also went abroad for further studies due to emotional distress." Shawn pondered for a moment and said, "Have someone contact this nurse again and ask her to recall more details from that time." "Additionally, look for doctors from the hospital at that time who didn't like Ivy," he added. "Yes," the assistant quickly responded. "Also, investigate Tanya's relationship with City A First Hospital," Shawn paused and instructed the assistant once more. Apart from Mrs. Tate's teacher, Professor Smith, City A First Hospital had several factions. After Ivy left, Tanya inexplicably became Professor Smith's disciple. This incident was already very suspicious. As Shawn intensively conducted his investigation, the power struggle between County Clinic and City A First Hospital continued to escalate. One day, Ivy arrived at the clinic to prepare for Alyssa's hospitalization, but after searching for an hour, she couldn't find any trace of Alyssa. Her hospital colleagues were also unaware of her whereabouts. Although Alyssa was from an affluent family, she never acted entitled. She was meticulous in her work, and her sense of responsibility was strong. Her unexplained absence today was a first. She must have encountered some trouble. Ivy thought for a moment and patiently waited for her to return. Towards the end of their workday, she finally saw Alyssa. Ivy noticed her tired expression, with her white coat wrinkled and dirty, and asked with a furrowed brow, "What happened?" "Dr. Jones..." Alyssa looked weary and on the verge of tears. "Do you remember the first patient I took care of when I joined, the five-year-old child, Lily?" Ivy nodded, "I remember. She liked you a lot. She would only take her medication and accept treatment when you were around. But didn't her parents take her to Potts Medical Clinic after that?" As she finished speaking, she saw Alyssa's eyes turn red. "Dr. Jones, the reason I'm not at the clinic today is that Lily's parents took me to their home. After Lily went to Potts Medical Clinic, Tanya was very dedicated to her treatment at the beginning, but three days later, she became neglectful. Each follow-up visit required a fee, 1,000 dollars each time. Lily's parents had to grit their teeth and endure it for their child's health." "But unexpectedly, after paying the 1,000 dollars each time, they were thrown out in less than a minute.” "Why didn't they bring Lily to our County Clinic?" Ivy asked. Alyssa smiled bitterly, "First, they don't have the money, and second, they feel embarrassed." "At a time like this, they're still concerned about their pride?" Ivy couldn't quite grasp the parents' thinking. She had always believed that in the face of life-threatening situations, dignity was hardly worth mentioning. "I'm going to visit Lily's family now. I need to see her in person to be sure," she said, and without waiting, she changed into her clothes and headed out, still wearing her white coat. The two of them quickly arrived at Lily's home. When Lily's mother saw Ivy, tears welled up instantly. "Dr. Jones, please, please save our Lily!" Ivy entered the room and saw Lily sleeping on the bed. She gently touched her forehead and took a sharp breath. "How long has she been in this condition?" Ivy asked Lily's parents while observing Lily's responses. "It's been three days, and she's been in this drowsy and feverish state the whole time," replied Lily's father and mother. Ivy closed her eyes and forced herself to focus. Now was not the time to blame anyone. The priority was to get Lily the treatment she needed. "Alyssa, please call for a car. We're going back to the clinic." She quickly picked up Lily and rushed back to the clinic. With the collaborative effort of several doctors, they soon identified the cause of Lily's unconsciousness. Ivy called Lily's parents into her office and pointed to the medications listed in the medical records, speaking in a serious tone, "Did Lily have allergy tests before taking these medications?" Lily's parents shook their heads, bewildered. Ivy sighed, "When you transferred Lily to the other hospital, I provided her medical records and even if you didn't have the records, you just need to swipe the medical insurance card to access Lily's information. Why did they prescribe medications that could cause her allergies despite having access to her medical history and allergy test results?"Upon hearing this, Lily's parents burst into tears. Lily's mother covered her face and sobbed, "Dr. Jones, you don't understand. At the time, we raised objections too, but Dr. Tanya said that you were not accurate in your diagnosis and that we should follow her lead. She was the chief physician of City A First Hospital, and we believed she must be right. We never expected... we never expected...." She broke down into sobs. After Lily's parents spoke, they cried their hearts out, and Lily's mother even fainted. Ivy felt a mix of urgency and anger but also understood that in the face of life and illness, many people tend to instinctively choose hospitals and doctors with good reputations and backgrounds. The reason Ivy allowed those patients to transfer mid-treatment was for this very reason. She thought that, at the very least, these patients would have access to better and higher-quality medical resources after transferring. However, she never expected it would backfire. "Alyssa, have Sister Marissa take Lily's parents to rest. I'll handle things here." "Dr. Jones..." Lily's father looked back at Lily with reluctance. Seeing his pale face slowly regain color, he decided not to refuse Ivy. At least, Dr. Jones wouldn't harm the child. With this in mind, Lily's father helped Lily's mother leave. Ivy returned to sit by Lily's bedside, quietly listening to her breathing and observing her condition. Once she was sure Lily would be okay, her anxious heart gradually calmed down, but she soon found herself worrying again. Lily was lucky and received timely treatment, but what about the other patients who were transferred? What would happen if their treatment was delayed? Her heart was tormented by worry, and she continued to think about how to save those transferred patients until late at night. When Shawn returned home and couldn't find Ivy, he listened to the report from his assistant about what had happened that day. Concerned, he sent his assistant to County Clinic. Roland was standing at the door of the ward with some late-night snacks. Upon seeing Shawn, he cursed softly and handed the snacks to him. "She didn't have lunch, and she missed dinner. Take these in." With that, he left without looking back.His assistant opened the door to the ward and carefully pushed Shawn inside. Ivy was lost in thought, staring at Lily. A pair of warm hands gently rested on his shoulder. She turned around and met a warm, caring gaze. Her heart warmed, and she couldn't help but nuzzle his hand with her face, finally releasing the tension that had been building up. "You're here..." Shawn opened the takeout container, scooped up some fried rice, and brought it to her lips. "Dr. Roland bought it; try some." Ivy obediently opened her mouth and took a bite, then said, "You've just recovered from surgery not too long ago. Why aren't you resting at home? I'm fine." After saying that, she picked up the takeout container from Shawn's hand, preparing to eat herself while urging him to return home. Shawn's gaze was heavy as he stared at Max in the hospital bed. He remained silent for a long, long time, so long that Ivy thought something was wrong with his health. She placed the takeout container aside and was about to inquire when Shawn suddenly asked, "In your heart, am I as important as these patients?" His assistant's right eyelid twitched suddenly, and he instinctively took a step back. Shawn had finally said it out loud. After bottling it up for a whole month, he finally let it out. "What do you mean?" Ivy sensed that the atmosphere was off, and her voice grew somewhat heavy. ***