Chapter 4
People nearby immediately began speaking up for Wendy.
"Men like that get shown a little kindness and suddenly forget who they are!"
"Doctor, listen to me. If you want a divorce, then go ahead and get one!"
"You're such a great catch. You can easily find someone better!"
Sorrow filled Wendy's face as she stepped forward and wrapped her arms around me. "Rowan, why are you suddenly talking about divorce? Weren't we doing fine before?
"Is it really because I saved someone today that you want to leave me? If I did something wrong, I'll change. Can't we just live our lives peacefully?"
I coldly pushed her away. "Yes. It's because of that."
At that moment, the police arrived after someone reported the situation. After hearing what had happened, they advised me to leave and not interfere with the doctors who were trying to save the victim.
I let out a cold laugh. "Officer, if I walk away now and it turns out my wife cheated on me and is even carrying another man's child, wouldn't that make me the biggest fool alive?"
The officer sighed and shook his head. "Don't make accusations without evidence. They could sue you for defamation."
I shrugged. "You're right. I don't have any evidence. I'm just going with my guts."
The livestream chat exploded. The phrase "going with my guts" instantly started trending online. When people realized the situation was gaining attention, they quickly pulled out their phones and started livestreaming.
At that moment, the head of the department, Dr. Kellan Connor, called me.
"Dr. Smith, a patient has sustained severe injuries and needs emergency surgery. Get back to the hospital immediately and take charge. I already know about your situation. Stop making a scene. You're about to be promoted to deputy director."
With my gaze fixed on Wendy, I said to Dr. Connor, "I'm in the middle of getting divorced. I'll come back and perform the surgery once it's settled."
The livestream cameras instantly caught my shocking statement.
"He's delaying a patient's surgery just to get divorced? Is he even a doctor?"
"It's outrageous to keep a patient waiting like that. A doctor with no ethics like him should be fired!"
After a short pause, Dr. Connor sternly said, "Rowan, you either return to the hospital at once and perform the surgery, or you'll be suspended and made to reflect on your behavior."
I hung up without another word. The situation in front of me had to be dealt with first.
Soon after, my father, Samuel Smith, started a video call.
"You want a divorce just because your wife was doing her duty as a doctor? How did I raise you all these years? A doctor must have a compassionate heart. Have you forgotten that already?
"How am I supposed to face your late mother if you act like this? Wendy did the right thing. She's an exceptional daughter-in-law!"
The livestream caught the entire confrontation with my father, and the comment section went wild.
"Well said! The dad values justice more than family."
"Finally, someone is speaking some sense!"
Wendy's parents were in the same group call, with worry written all over their faces.
"Rowan, you two have been together for so many years. How can you talk about divorce so easily?" her father asked. "Besides, you saved Wendy back then. We have always treated you like our own son."
Wendy's parents dropped to their knees. "If Wendy did anything wrong, we'll apologize on her behalf. Please, don't take it to heart. Divorce isn't something to be taken lightly."
As her parents kneeled in humility, Wendy grabbed my arm, looking at me tearfully. "Rowan, do you even have a heart? Are you really going to throw away all the years we've shared?
"My parents are old. They can't handle this kind of shock. Besides, I'm carrying your child. Will you really let your own child grow up without a father?"
The crowd looked at me with such hostility that it felt like they wanted to tear me apart, yet I remained calm.
I glanced at the phone and told my father, "Dad, I've considered this divorce very carefully. I'll send you a video. After you see it, you'll understand everything."
Dad opened the video I sent, and his expression changed instantly.
"Rowan, you did the right thing. You're a worthy son of the Smith family. We will not swallow this humiliation. If it's divorce you want, then divorce it is."
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