The Abandoned Wife (Lucian)
Chapter 1972

Chapter 1972 You Were Right

Once Roxanne reached the hospital, she promptly took the patient's pulse before checking his breathing and pupils. After that, she read all the medical test reports. Ultimately, she concluded that it was a specific kind of viral inflammation that had spread all over the patient's body.

She furrowed her brows as she read through the lab results again. The virus was aggressive, attacking multiple systems at once. Roxanne knew this would be a challenging case, but she was determined to stabilize the patient.

Turning to the nurse, she said, "Prepare an antiviral cocktail and get the ICU ready. We need to isolate him and start treatment immediately."

The nurse nodded and hurried off to follow her instructions. Roxanne took a deep breath, her mind racing with the possible complications they might face. She was known for her calm demeanor in crisis situations, but even she couldn't help but feel the weight of responsibility pressing down on her.

As she walked towards the ICU, she was joined by Dr. Steve, a colleague who had been working the night shift. "Roxanne, what’s the prognosis?" he asked, concern etched on his face.

"It's not good," she replied, shaking her head. "The virus is causing widespread inflammation, and his organs are starting to shut down. We need to act fast."

Dr. Steve nodded, his expression grim. "I've never seen anything like this before. Do you think we can save him?"

Roxanne glanced at him, determination blazing in her eyes. "We have to try. Let's get to work."

The next several hours were a blur of activity. Roxanne and her team worked tirelessly to administer the antiviral drugs and monitor the patient's vitals. Every minute counted, and the tension in the ICU was palpable.

By midday, there was a slight improvement in the patient’s condition. His fever had begun to subside, and his vitals were stabilizing. It was a small victory, but a victory nonetheless.

Roxanne allowed herself a brief moment of relief before diving back into the work. She knew they weren’t out of the woods yet. The virus was still present, and the patient’s immune system was severely compromised. They needed to keep up the aggressive treatment and hope that his body would start to fight back.

As the evening approached, Roxanne finally took a moment to sit down and rest. She sipped on a cup of coffee, her mind replaying the events of the day. She couldn’t shake the feeling that something about this virus was familiar, but she couldn’t quite place it.

Just then, her phone buzzed. It was a message from Jonathan.

"Hey Roxanne, I heard about the case. You were right about the viral inflammation. Let me know if you need any help."

Roxanne felt a surge of warmth at his words. Despite everything, Jonathan had always been supportive and attentive. She quickly typed a reply.

"Thanks, Jonathan. We’ve stabilized the patient for now, but it’s still touch and go. Any insights you have would be great."

Almost immediately, her phone buzzed again.

"I’m on my way. Hang in there."

True to his word, Jonathan arrived at the hospital within the hour. He found Roxanne in the ICU, going over the patient’s latest test results.

"Roxanne," he greeted, his voice a comforting presence in the sterile environment. "What do we have?"

She quickly filled him in on the situation, showing him the test results and the treatment plan they had implemented. Jonathan listened intently, his sharp mind already analyzing the data.

"This is a tough one," he said finally, "but I think you’re on the right track. Let’s adjust the antiviral dosage and add in a broad-spectrum antibiotic. We need to cover all our bases."

Roxanne nodded, grateful for his input. Together, they updated the treatment plan and instructed the nurses on the new protocol. It was well into the night by the time they finished, but the patient’s condition had improved slightly, giving them a glimmer of hope.

As they stepped out of the ICU, Jonathan turned to Roxanne. "You did an amazing job today. You should be proud."

She smiled, a weary but genuine smile. "I couldn’t have done it without you."

Jonathan’s eyes softened. "We make a good team, Roxanne. We always have."

For a moment, they stood there in silence, the weight of the day’s events hanging between them. Despite the exhaustion, there was a sense of accomplishment and a renewed sense of partnership.

"Let’s get some rest," Jonathan suggested. "We’ll need our strength for tomorrow."

Roxanne nodded, feeling a sense of peace as they walked out of the hospital together. There was still a long road ahead, but for now, she was content knowing they were facing it together.