Ch. 101 EXPOSED

Emily’s POV

A few hours earlier,

As I strode through the hospital corridors, I couldn't help but notice the secretive glances and hushed whispers of the staff. Clearly, the rumor factory had been grinding overtime.

"There is nothing to be scared about," one receptionist scoffed, her eyes meeting mine in an open challenge. "It's not like she is going to hit us or anything, it’s not our fault, she jumps from one rich man to another."

"I can’t believe she showed up, such a shameless slut," another cut in, her tone filled with disgust. "A good doctor like her, reduced to a common whore. No wonder she has a bastard child."

Anger flared within me, burning hotter than molten lava. But I refused to rise to their bait, clenching my jaw and gripping my bag tightly as I walked down the corridor towards the director's office.

Pausing before the familiar door, I took a steadying breath and knocked, bracing myself for whatever awaited me inside. The low murmur of voices suddenly fell silent, and a