Reborn, Reawakened, Rekindled novel Chapter 408

My tone seemed a bit off, which caused a flicker of confusion to pass across Karina's eyes.

"Are you feeling some sort of envy, Ms. Finch?" She finally voiced her opinion, assuming that my strange demeanor was due to jealousy.

Lowering my voice, I replied with a hint of amusement, "Envious of you? Dr. Karina, what happens in the dark always comes to light. You know exactly what you've been up to, don't you?"

Karina’s expression shifted, “I'm not sure what you're suggesting.”

“The near-drowning incident during my diving trip and your rescue of the woman with lung disease, you’re well aware of both, aren't you?” I decided to drop the pretenses and cut to the chase.

Those two incidents were her biggest worries, but she probably wasn't too concerned about the first one, considering there was no solid evidence.

Predictably, she chose to address the latter, “I did indeed save a woman on the island, didn’t you see it too?”

I didn't deny it, “Yes, I did. It just seemed too coincidental to me.”

Before Karina could press further, the awards ceremony began. She had to leave her seat and face the crowd.

The ceremony was quite dull, with hospital authorities lauding one person after another. I wasn’t a hospital worker, nor did I have any family members being honored, so I found it all rather tedious.

However, as soon as Karina's voice rang out from the stage, I suddenly felt a jolt of alertness.

All eyes were on her, including those of the hospital authorities behind her. Her heroic actions not only reflected positively on her but also on the reputation of the hospital.

Neil was watching Karina with a gentler expression than usual, lacking his typical aloofness. Even Ryan and Faith, who usually disliked Karina, wore amiable smiles. After all, the hospital was using that event for promotional purposes, and sour expressions wouldn't reflect well.

Karina stood on the stage, gracefully expressing her feelings and the dedication she held for her profession. The crowd erupted in applause.

Amid the applause, I stood up, “Dr. Karina, I have a few questions for you!”

My voice carried to a few people, and someone handed me a microphone.

As I held the microphone, Karina's usual composure seemed to waver slightly.

“Dr. Karina, I've heard that besides being extremely proficient in obstetrics and gynecology, you're also adept at handling other complex cases. I'd like to ask you a question." I stated, my voice steady and unexcited.

Neil, Ryan, and Faith were all waiting for my next question.

Karina, sensing my intent, cleared her throat, “Miss, if you have any health-related questions, you can schedule an appointment with me tomorrow. Today might not be the best time, as it might take away from others.”

“My question is quite simple and won't take too much time," I went straight to the point, "I heard that you saved a woman with severe lung disease who was about to suffocate while you were on vacation, is that correct?”