Chapter 189: More Deaths
"Athena, what’s the problem? Why are you frowning?" Aiden asked worriedly, stepping closer to Athena in the elevator, trying to peer down at her phone, which she was frowning at intently.
When Athena said nothing in response, he leaned down further, his eyes scanning the screen for any clues. However, due to the dim light illuminating the phone’s screen, all he could make out was that it was on, and that was about it.
Aiden paused, his lips parted in concern, and decided to wait. He didn’t have to wait long, because just then, Athena let out a deep sigh of frustration and pocketed her phone, stepping backward and relaxing tiredly against the elevator wall.
The sound of her sigh seemed to fill the small space, and Aiden’s concern grew. He wanted to reach out to her, to comfort her, but he waited for her to open up to him. He needed to know what was troubling her first.
"What’s the problem? Who sent the message?" He pressed again, maintaining his position this time, his eyes locked on hers.
"It’s from Doctor Finn. There’s an emergency at the hospital. He didn’t specify what, but I was able to glean some details from the doctors’ group chat. I think patient 409 is dead."
Aiden’s brows furrowed immediately, his mind racing with questions. He knew how much Athena cared about her patients, and the thought of losing one was always devastating for her.
"What are you talking about? I thought you gave him the newly improved drug! So how can he be dead?" His voice was laced with confusion and concern. Athena had been working tirelessly to perfect the new drug, and the thought of it failing was unbearable.
How could it?
"I don’t know, Aiden. I just don’t know," Athena replied, shutting her eyes wearily, her hands falling limp by her sides.
She looked like someone who had given up, and Aiden didn’t like that. He hated this image of her, the one that made her seem defeated. He wanted to see the fire in her eyes, the determination that drove her to be the best doctor she could be.