Home / Urban / The Doctor's Reckoning / Chapter 151 - 160

All Chapters of The Doctor's Reckoning: Chapter 151 - Chapter 160

200 chapters

“You wouldn’t want to lose him, would you?” James threatened.Jasmine’s lips twitched. She had lost count of how many times she had imagined knocking him down in her mind.If she weren’t hooked up to an IV, and if it weren’t a crime to assault someone, she would have attacked him already.“Don’t you dare, James!” she spat.But James only smirked. He placed his hands on the rail of her hospital bed and leaned in, his face mere inches from hers.“Try me, Jasmine,” he taunted. “Aren’t you even curious about what really happened to you?”Jasmine’s eyes widened.“Are you telling me…?”James let out a cold laugh, straightening up as he crossed his arms.“Damn you, James! You’re just like your mother! You’re still alive, but you’re already rotting in hell!”“Be careful with your accusations, Jasmine.” His tone was eerily calm. “You have no evidence.”“You just admitted it to me!”James only laughed harder, shaking his head.“You’re so gul

Last Updated : 2025-03-28

Chapter 152: Who are you?

The Doctor's Reckoning/Ameiry Savar

The room fell into silence. Joaquin could feel the tension hanging in the air.Jasmine was catching her breath, while James Villareal’s face was flushed red, his own breathing heavy.Joaquin frowned, confused as to why James was in Jasmine’s hospital room.The last time he had asked his sister if she knew James, she had said no. But now, here they were—clearly in the middle of a heated conversation.“What’s going on here?” he asked again.Jasmine forced herself to calm down. Once she had steadied her breathing, she turned to Joaquin.“J-Joaquin. I thought you were still on duty? Are you done with your rounds?” she asked, before glancing at James. “C-Can you help him out? He said he was looking for a patient. I think Mister here is lost.”She shot James a pointed look, silently telling him to go along with her lie. She knew he wouldn’t want Joaquin to learn about their real connection, so he had no choice but to agree.

Last Updated : 2025-03-28

Chapter 153 : Worries

The Doctor's Reckoning/Ameiry Savar

Joaquin stared at the night sky from the rooftop of the hospital building.He was never a smoker, but tonight, he found himself lighting a cigarette.The stress was getting to him. No matter how much he tried to push it aside, James Villareal kept invading his thoughts.What was his connection to Jasmine? Joaquin knew that James wasn’t just lost when he showed up in her hospital room.But no matter how many times he asked, Jasmine refused to talk. He was lucky that Rick had decided not to question her anymore.As he exhaled a cloud of smoke, his phone suddenly rang. He answered it.“Rick. Any problems?”“Nothing for now. We’re still investigating everything.”Joaquin sighed.“I just wanted to inform you about the Blue Ranking Competition. It’s happening, Joaquin. You need to get ready.”Joaquin tensed.The Blue Ranking Competition. He had been anticipating it since Master Iroh’s death.

Last Updated : 2025-03-28

Chapter 154 : Unexpected Invitation

The Doctor's Reckoning/Ameiry Savar

Early in the morning, Joaquin handled Jasmine’s discharge papers. Finally, she was out of danger. Now, all she needed was proper rest.He was on his way back to Jasmine’s hospital room when someone suddenly blocked his path. He halted, his gaze narrowing at the man standing before him.Joaquin frowned as he took in the man’s appearance. He looked to be in his fifties, but his build was still strong, and his presence exuded authority."Dr. Joaquin Lopez?" the man addressed him.Joaquin studied him from head to toe."Yes. And you are?"The man smiled and extended a hand toward him."I’m Michael Storm. You can call me Michael."Joaquin hesitated but shook his hand anyway."Do I know you, Mr. Storm? Is there something I can help you with?"Michael maintained his smile. "No, sir. But I’m here to deliver a message."He reached into the pocket of his formal jacket and pulled out a business ca

Last Updated : 2025-03-28

Chapter 155: The Meeting

The Doctor's Reckoning/Ameiry Savar

After dropping Jasmine off, Joaquin returned to the hospital to return Serena’s car.He still had some work to finish and a few surgeries scheduled before he could call it a day.That evening, he asked Serena for help preparing for his meeting with Javier Villareal. She was visibly shocked when he mentioned it."Are you sure? Mr. Javier Villareal?" Serena asked again, as if she still couldn't believe it.Joaquin nodded as he focused on the road, driving Serena home."Yes. But it was his assistant who approached me earlier."Serena frowned. Even she was confused as to why Javier Villareal would want to meet with Joaquin."Do you know him?" she asked.Joaquin shook his head."Not personally. I only know him as my boss. The only time I saw him was at that party Andrea dragged me to."He let out a deep breath."I just don’t understand why I keep encountering them lately. First, h

Last Updated : 2025-03-28

Chapter 156: The Truth

The Doctor's Reckoning/Ameiry Savar

Joaquin was starting to grow impatient. He took out the business card Michael had given him and dialed the number.Stepping away from the entrance, he ignored the sharp glare of the guard who was still watching him like a hawk.The call barely rang before Michael answered."Hello? Who is this? How did you get this number?"Joaquin frowned and cleared his throat."Mr. Storm? This is Joaquin Lopez. We spoke earlier.""Dr. Lopez! Yes! Are you available tonight?"Joaquin glanced at the guard, who was still eyeing him suspiciously."Yeah. I’m already outside the restaurant.""Really? Okay. I’ll inform Mr. Villareal right away. Please go inside and wait for us there.""Yeah, about that—"But the call abruptly ended. Joaquin looked at his phone, rubbing the back of his head in frustration. Michael had already hung up.Letting out a deep sigh, he walked back toward the guard

Last Updated : 2025-03-29

Chapter 157: A Fatherly Care

The Doctor's Reckoning/Ameiry Savar

Joaquin swallowed hard as he finally came face-to-face with Javier Villareal.Just like before, that strange feeling didn’t go away. Mr. Javier Villareal felt oddly familiar.He cleared his throat.“Mr. Villareal.”“Dr. Lopez?” Javier greeted Joaquin with a smile, extending his hand.Joaquin hesitated for a moment before finally accepting the handshake.And the moment their palms met—his heart pounded even faster.‘Why am I feeling this?’ he thought.Javier’s smile deepened.<

Last Updated : 2025-03-29

Chapter 158: Recognition

The Doctor's Reckoning/Ameiry Savar

Joaquin and Javier continued their conversation, their initial tension gradually fading into something more neutral—perhaps even comfortable. Despite his earlier wariness, Joaquin found himself listening intently to Javier’s words. There was something about the man—something about the way he spoke, the weight behind his words—that made it difficult to look away.For the first time in a long while, Joaquin felt heard.He wasn’t sure if it was just the setting or the older man’s natural charisma, but the wariness in his chest loosened, even if just a little.Javier, on the other hand, remained composed, effortlessly leading the conversation, and steering it toward various topics.&

Last Updated : 2025-03-29

Chapter 159: A Call

The Doctor's Reckoning/Ameiry Savar

Joaquin couldn't wipe the small smile off his face as he walked toward the parking lot. Tonight had been… different. Unusual. But in a way, it had left him feeling lighter.Meeting Javier Villareal should have been intimidating, yet the man carried an oddly comforting presence. Despite his wealth and influence, Javier had treated him as an equal. There was something about the way he spoke—almost like a father advising his son.Still, Joaquin couldn't shake off the nagging curiosity that gnawed at the back of his mind.The moment Javier’s gaze landed on his ring, something changed.A flicker of recognition. A moment of hesitation.

Last Updated : 2025-03-29

Chapter 160: Mikyla's Nightmare

The Doctor's Reckoning/Ameiry Savar

Joaquin's grip on the steering wheel was tight, his knuckles turning white as he sped through the dark streets. He barely registered the honks of other cars or the stoplights he recklessly ran. His mind was solely on one thing—Mikyla.He replayed her panicked voice, the fear laced in her words, the muffled struggle he had heard before the call abruptly ended. Damn it!Please, come get me!Something about the way she had said it made his chest tighten. She had been terrified.Joaquin hated Mikyla for many things—for how she played with his emotions, for how she tossed him aside whenever it suited her, for how she only ever seemed to come back when she needed something.

Last Updated : 2025-03-29

Previous Chapter Next Chapter