Chapter 39
Raymond stood by the attending physician as the doctor checked Alpha Darwin’s vital signs and pulse. The doctor, much older than Darwin, had gray hair and deep wrinkles. His vintage spectacles and old-fashioned coat made him seem like he belonged to another era.
"Doctor, how is he?" Raymond asked, pointing to Alpha Darwin, who lay motionless on the bed, eyes closed. "What’s wrong with him?"
The doctor paused before answering, "From all the tests we’ve done, it appears he has a brain tumor. It’s very serious."
Raymond’s face fell. "A brain tumor? Are you sure?"
"Yes," the doctor replied firmly. "He needs surgery as soon as possible."
Raymond sighed. "Alright. I’ll inform the boss and let you know her response."
"Very well," the doctor nodded, turning back to check on Darwin.
Raymond left the room, deep in thought. As he walked down the corridor toward their supervisor’s quarters, he felt a light tap on his shoulder. He spun around, startled, only to find Julie smiling at him.
"Julie?" Raymond’s eyes narrowed as he quickly glanced around to see if anyone was watching them. "What are you doing here?"
"I just wanted to say hi!" Julie replied, her voice tinged with sadness. "Is that so wrong now? We can’t even greet each other anymore?"
Raymond scowled. "I told you to stop acting like you know me. You’re so stubborn! What if someone sees us? Do you want to cause more problems? Think before you act!"