“You still made a mistake.”
That hit harder than it should have.
I felt eyes on me from the other nurses. My face went hot instantly. I just wanted the ground to open and swallow me.
I hated him in that moment.
Not because he corrected me.
But because he always noticed me. Everything I did. Like I was under a microscope.
And worse… I couldn’t ignore him either.
He stared at me for a second longer. Then he said it again, softer this time but still firm.
“Be careful, Nurse Amara. One mistake can kill someone.”
Then he turned and walked away.
No apology. No smile. Nothing.
Just… gone.
I stood there, jaw tight, trying to breathe normally.
“Arrogant man,” I muttered under my breath.
But what I didn’t know then…
Was that Dr. Ethan Cole had already memorized my full name.
My schedule.
And even the sound of my laugh when I didn’t know anyone was watching.
And for a man who claimed he didn’t care about anyone
Episode 1 — Hospital R0mance.
