Nathaniel “The surgery was a success,” I said gently, watching as the old woman’s eyes widened with relief. “He’ll recover well, but you’ll need to take care of him. Make sure he rests, follows the guidelines, and comes in for his check-ups.” For a moment, she didn’t say anything. Her lips trembled, her hands shaking as they clutched the edge of her shawl. Then tears spilled down her cheeks, and she stepped forward, her voice cracking. “Thank you, Doctor Nathaniel. Thank you so much! You’ve saved his life. I don’t… I don’t know how to repay you.” I shook my head, a small smile tugging at my lips. “No need to thank me,” I said softly. “It’s my duty to save lives. That’s all that matters.” She cried harder, and before I could stop her, she wrapped her arms around me, pulling me into a hug. For a second, I hesitated, unsure how to react, but I patted her back gently. When she finally let go, she stepped back, wiping her tears. I smiled, giving her a reassuring nod. “It's okay.
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