CHAPTER HUNDRED AND FOUR

RICHARD'S POV

I took a deep breath, ready to start the examination, when suddenly the door burst open.

BANG! The sound echoed through the small room, startling everyone. I turned to see a tall man storming in, his eyes blazing with urgency. Beside him was another man, clearly a doctor, carrying a large kit brimming with medical supplies. This must be the brother of the sick girl, the resemblance was very clear.

He didn’t even glance at me as he strode forward. “Step aside,” he commanded, his voice booming. “Mother, I’ve found the best doctor in the city. He will cure Cathy.”

I hesitated for a moment, taken aback by the force of his entry. I cleared my throat, trying to regain my composure. “Your father asked me to come,” I said, trying to sound assertive.

The man finally turned to look at me, his eyes narrowing as he took me in. He sneered, his gaze dropping to my empty hands. “Why does a doctor like you look like that?” he spat, his voice dripping with disdain. “Where’s your medical