I Won’t Rise Until You Forgive Me

'What other doctor is more qualified to replace you than me,' Kathleen thought then smiled again at the young doctor.

"What's your name?"

"Huh?" The doctor was dumbfounded.

Have I offended her already by refusing her request?

How am I going to get out of this? I'm sure the chief would not even listen to me because he had warned me earlier.

He remembered vividly how he had warned him to listen to whatever she says and follow her orders.

'But did that also mean going against the chief's orders?'

'What have I done to myself?'

'Have I put myself in trouble unknowingly?'

"Plop!"

The young doctor fell on his knees, and clasped his hands together in a pleading gesture.

"Please, Madam. Forgive me," he begged, his expression filled with remorse. "I didn't mean to offend you. Please."

Kathleen's delicate brow arched in a frown.

"What are you talking about? Stand to your feet this very minute."