All Chapters of Ruining Me, Ruining You: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

11 Chapters

Chapter 1

The earthquake struck suddenly, and everything around shook violently as if the entire world had lost its balance. I steadied myself and held onto the wall.Then, I ran toward the door.But Flora Blanche stood in front of me, blocking my way. Her face was pale, and she stood frozen in place as if she was scared out of her wits.I gritted my teeth and pulled Flora along, intending to take her with me.However, her expression suddenly changed. She broke free from my grasp and threw herself to the side. I didn't have time to process why she did that.The next second, an immensely heavy object slammed into my back with great force. My vision went black, and I was instantly crushed by the cupboard behind me.The cupboard was made of solid wood, and it weighed over 130 pounds. It was unbearably heavy. I very nearly suffocated under its weight as intense pain shot up from the right side of my body and my right hand.With much difficulty, I lifted my head. The only thing I saw was Flora

Chapter 2

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When I woke up again, I was lying in a hospital. The smell of dirt and blood that lingered before I passed out was gone. It was replaced by the familiar and comforting scent of disinfectant.My body was wrapped in bandages, especially my right hand. It was completely bundled up from my upper arm right down to my fingertips. I resembled a mummy.I had no idea how long I'd been trapped under that cupboard. I only felt an inexplicable sense of fear creeping over me. I was terrified of the aftermath should my hand be permanently damaged.There was some movement at the door, and a doctor in a white coat walked in.Noticing that I had opened my eyes slightly, he seemed visibly excited and quickly walked over to me. "You're finally awake, Dr. Smith. How are you feeling?"I looked up at him, forcing myself to stay calm. Then, I asked, "Will my right hand recover fully back to what it once was?"His expression froze, and his expression became noticeably grim.I had a bad feeling about wh

Chapter 3

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"Nancy, I didn't want this either! You know how dangerous it was at the time. If I'd been alone, I would have come to save you first. But Flora was there too! How could I just let her die and leave her in danger as well?" Shaun tried to justify his actions.He couldn't leave Flora to die but had no problem abandoning me. To think that I was his girlfriend of three years, whom he was planning to marry.I chuckled derisively.Shaun continued, "Later, Flora fainted. It was utter chaos back then. Everyone was busy saving lives, and I had to take care of Flora while helping others with the rescue efforts. Nancy, I was just focused on saving others and didn't have time to think about you. "Besides, you've always been highly valued by Dr. Zahn. I didn't come to save you, but it didn't matter because at the end of the day, he managed to get a rescue team to search for you, right?"He spoke as if the whole incident had nothing to do with him, completely shirking his responsibility.I bit

Chapter 4

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"Go away! Get out of here!" I shouted at Shaun.He snorted coldly and strode toward the door.Before he left, he added, "Know your place, Nancy. If you end up crippled, it'll be hard for you to get married. For old times' sake, I'll give you a piece of advice. If you're willing to stay home, take care of the family, and raise our kids, I can still treat you like I used to."His condescending tone made it seem like marrying him was some monumental blessing for me.My response was to throw all the apples from the bedside table at him. I didn't stop until I had driven him out of the ward completely.…After staying in the hospital in Dalspire for a few days, I hurried back to Strathmore as my patients at the hospital were still waiting for me.They were all late-stage cancer patients, with limited financial means and no way to afford expensive medications and chemotherapy to sustain their lives.These poor souls were counting the days and living on borrowed time.I was the one wh

Chapter 5

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Cancer surgeries weren't something just anyone could perform. Even I had endured three years of rigorous training under Nigel's watchful eyes before he finally designated me as his successor.These surgeries required the steadiest hands, the sharpest eyes, and a comprehensive treatment plan that covered both the necessary surgical procedures and personalized medication regimens.I was familiar with Nigel's notes and research, as I had read through them extensively during my studies and training. Those notes were theoretical. When I applied them in real-world situations, I found that certain cases revealed errors and omissions.I had orally communicated these corrections to Nigel. Nevertheless, he insisted that they were my personal insights and contributions. That was why he hadn't recorded them in his notes.Now, Flora was planning to rely on Nigel's outdated notes to perform surgeries. She would essentially be retracing the missteps I had already identified and corrected. Moreove

Chapter 6

Ruining Me, Ruining You/Meow

Flora let out a laugh and reached out to pull Miriam back to her. "There's no point in begging her to treat you. I'm the only one who can save you now!"I shook my head weakly and tried to stop her. "Flora, I know you've been working on the front lines for years and have performed many surgeries, but cancer surgeries are not the same as other operations. "The notes you're relying on are just theoretical. They contain many errors. You can't keep deluding yourself like this. You're risking the patients' lives!"Shaun sneered. "What are you talking about, Nancy? Are you afraid that Flora will replace you? Is that why you're so desperately trying to stop her? I know what you're playing at."Everyone says you're the one who will carry on Dr. Zahn's legacy and that you're the country's top cancer specialist. But how many patients have you managed to cure throughout the years? If it weren't for Dr. Zahn's reputation, do you seriously think you'd amount to anything?"I felt an icy chill

Chapter 7

Ruining Me, Ruining You/Meow

Trevor ushered me out the door. "You should take a break from coming to the hospital for now. Stay home and rest well."Worried that I might interfere with Flora's surgery or negatively affect the patients' emotions, Trevor practically kicked me out of the hospital. He gave me an extended leave of absence and even instructed the security guards not to let me in.Left with no choice, I called Flora.It took me several tries before she finally picked up the call like she was doing me a favor. "I'm really busy right now. What do you need?"I said seriously, "There are many errors in Dr. Zahn's notes. If you truly want to save these patients, I can explain each treatment process to you verbally. "When you perform the surgeries, you should arrange for Dr. Josh Reese from the surgical department to assist you. He has steady hands and won't make mistakes. I can also—""Nancy, what are you even talking about?" Flora interrupted me with a mocking laugh. "Dr. Zahn had high hopes for you,

Chapter 8

Ruining Me, Ruining You/Meow

I had no choice but to rely on Nigel's connections to assemble a new team.A week later, what I feared happened. I had tried to dissuade Miriam from going through with the surgery, but she didn't want to wait any longer.Despite my efforts to lower the costs of medication and surgery for the patients, the most basic medical fee would still be incurred. Miriam didn't have health insurance and couldn't afford to stay in the hospital for long.Every extra day she stayed meant higher fees, and what she lacked the most was money.Even though I had warned her that the success rate of a surgery performed by Flora was only ten percent, she still chose to risk her life for a slim chance at hope. The surgery wasn't even completed when Miriam succumbed to respiratory failure. Efforts to resuscitate her were unsuccessful, and she died. Outside the operating room, her four family elders stood huddled with her two children who were under ten years old. They cried their hearts out mournfully.

Chapter 9

Ruining Me, Ruining You/Meow

I was looking at the analysis report submitted by David York. So, I responded with an absentminded grunt, acknowledging that I'd been listening.As expected, Shaun couldn't wait to reveal the real purpose of his call in the next second."Look, Nancy. Can't you forgive me since I've already apologized? I was diagnosed with late-stage liver cancer yesterday. Only you can save me now!"I put down the report in my hand and replied coldly, "Didn't you say Flora was more capable than me? Go find her and stop bothering me.""She's capable, my foot!" Shaun blurted. He frantically tried to justify his current stance. "She's already killed two people. Now, she's in the ICU after one of the patient's family members attacked her. No one knows when she'll wake up."I frowned when I heard this. I had been so busy with my team that I hadn't paid attention to what was happening at the hospital. I had expected Flora to run into trouble, but I hadn't anticipated it would escalate to this extent.T

Chapter 10

Ruining Me, Ruining You/Meow

I nodded and poured a glass of water for Nigel. There came a knock on the door, and an unexpected visitor walked in.It was Shaun, and he had changed a lot.Plagued by terminal illness, he spent his days worrying about his impending doom. He had been desperately searching for someone who could save him. So, he had no energy left to take proper care of himself.In just over ten days since I last saw him, he no longer had the handsome, vibrant appearance he once had. Instead, his face was filled with worry, and it was obvious that he was seriously ill.As a doctor, Shaun understood that maintaining a positive mindset and an optimistic attitude toward life was crucial when facing a terminal illness. But it was precisely because he was a doctor that he knew how fragile and insignificant life could be in the face of death.Hence, he couldn't resign himself to spending his remaining days waiting helplessly. However, no matter who he turned to, the answer was always the same—his only cha

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