SET IN STONE• (part-1)

Chapter:10

"Mom, I won't. Don't be angry," Lisa said as she reached out to hold her mother's hand.

"Go away! Don't touch me," her mother said as she threw the food onto the ground, creating loud banging noises.

"What's going on?" A nurse rushed in.

"I don't want to see her, get her out of here," Lisa's mother shouted as she pointed at her daughter.

"You should probably leave, the patient's mood is getting a little unstable," the nurse advised.

Lisa felt horrible; she was worried about her mother but did not want to aggravate her further. She had no choice but to leave.

Then, her phone began ringing again. The caller ID showed that it was the head nurse.

"Head nurse, is everything okay?"

"Lisa, the director approved your request. Come to the hospital."

"Okay, I'll head back now."

After she left Lakeview hospital, where her mother was admitted, she switched onto another bus to return to Asan Medical center.

- Inside the head nurse's office -

"Lisa, I've spoken to the hospital director about the request you've made, and he approved it. Here is your bonus."

After she spoke, the head nurse passed her a brown envelope.

Lisa accepted the envelope and noticed that it was quite heavy. Surprised, she asked, "Head nurse, how much is in this?"

"Two hundred thousand Won."

"That much?" Lisa was shocked.

"The hospital director stated how crucial this operation was; the official already woke up and is recovering well. He wants to make sure that every participating hospital staff is well-rewarded."

"Thank you head nurse. Please also thank the director for me."

"You don't need to thank me, you deserved it. Plus, you've also taken quite a great risk."

Lisa smiled, but she didn't say anything.

With this money, she would be able to pay off her credit card bill and also her debt to chaeyoung. This was wonderful!

This airy debt-free feeling was delightful.

"Lisa, can I ask you a personal question?"

"Sure head nurse, go ahead."

"I actually heard of what happened to you. You performed very well academically in high school, and even received many invitations and full scholarships from various medical schools abroad. Your university entrance examination score was 697 out of 700, qualifying you for Seoul National University, which has the best medical program in our country. However, why did you choose a local medical program? With your talent and knowledge back then, you could have become an exceptional doctor and not the ordinary nurse intern you are now."

"That…is my own choice. I guess everyone makes different decisions," answered Lisa with a bitter smile.

"I've been observing you for the six months that you've been here. Your work ethic is great, you're quite bright and gifted, and you can understand medical principles quickly. I think it's a waste for you to continue like this. Each year, our hospital sends talented individuals to study abroad, and there's one spot for this opportunity in our department. Applications start in July of this year, and you will get the chance to spend eight months in Canada. If you're interested…"

"Thank you, head nurse, but I really don't need it. Let someone else have this chance, I'm just... an ordinary nurse."

After she finished, Lisa bowed to the head nurse with great respect and then turned around to leave.