Hera was reading the messages on her phone.
The first one was from Nathan. He had sent her the test results of the pills she confiscated from Mary, asking him to test it for poppy. The results showed that it exceeded the limits allowed.
The next message was from Leon, saying that Camille's special medication had passed the Food and Drug Administration's review. This showed the close relationship between the Chimes and the Food and Drug Administration Department.
"Where's the doctor? Why isn't anyone here?"
A woman's high-pitched voice pulled Hera back from her thoughts.
Hera put away her phone and sat at the consultation desk.
"I am the doctor."
The woman was surprised.
"Dr. Youngworth is just a young girl like you?"
"My grandma isn't feeling well today, so I'm taking her place," Hera explained.
"You? Can you even treat patients? If Dr. Youngworth isn't here, why is the clinic even open? Who will be responsible if something goes wrong?" the woman continued in her high-pitched voice.
At that time, other patients with appointments started arriving at the lobby. Looking at the situation, some patients began to grumble and complain.
"Is Dr. Youngworth not here today? Why didn't anyone notify us? We just wasted our time."
"It's so hard to get appointments, and the fees are high. I specifically booked to see Dr. Youngworth, but now you're giving us a young girl instead?"
"Do you want us to report you to the Health Department?"
Hera kept silent.
Everly quickly calm the patients.
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