Chapter 186: Elena Ward Dashed Forward

Elena Ward dashed forward. The moment her fingers touched the child's neck, her heart skipped a beat—there was still a faint pulse!

Without hesitation, she yanked the white sheet off the child. Thoughts of exposing her supernatural abilities or self-preservation vanished. All that remained was a dying child, and she had the power to save them.

"Move aside!" she barked.

Dean Carter's face darkened. This intern had gone too far! The family was already distraught. If things escalated, the hospital's reputation would be ruined.

"Elena! Step back now!" His voice carried unquestionable authority.

The child's mother collapsed, her legs giving way. Medical staff scrambled to lift her onto a bed as the heart monitor blared an alarm, throwing the emergency room into chaos.

"Dean, the child can still be saved!" Elena pressed her fingers firmly against the child's wrist. "There's still time for acupuncture!"

Whispers spread among the surrounding doctors. "She's desperate for fame," someone muttered.

Dean Carter trembled with rage. Acupuncture to save a life? Ridiculous! Even master physicians wouldn’t make such a claim, let alone this inexperienced girl.

"Elena, you're fired!" he roared. "Security! Remove her!"

Elena didn’t budge. Her gaze burned into the child's pale face. In her past life, she had lived as a tool. Would she cower again in this one?

"Captain Carter!" She turned to the officer nearby. "Give me five minutes. Just five!"

Captain Carter Duo frowned. As a special forces leader, he'd witnessed countless life-and-death moments. The determination in this young doctor's eyes reminded him of battlefield medics who fought to save lives against all odds.

"Are you sure?" he asked gravely.

Elena nodded without hesitation. "I swear on my grandfather's medical oath."

Dean Carter exploded. "She’s no longer employed here! The hospital bears no responsibility!"

With a cold laugh, Elena ripped off her white coat and let it fall to the floor like a broken-winged butterfly.

"Now, I’m just a passing traditional healer," she said slowly. "Captain Carter, the choice is yours."

The emergency room fell silent. Every eye fixed on Douglas Carter.

Beep. Beep. The heart monitor’s rhythmic beep cut through the tension.

Douglas Carter stared at the child’s blue-tinged lips and remembered his fallen comrade. If only someone had given him one more minute back then...

"Do it!" he snapped. "I’ll take full responsibility!"

A flash of silver flickered at Elena’s fingertips. Before anyone could react, three needles pierced precise points on the child’s body.

"Everyone out!" she ordered without looking up. "One nurse stays."

Dean Carter moved to intervene, but Douglas Carter’s glare froze him in place. The special forces team swiftly cleared the room, leaving only Elena and a young nurse.

As the door closed, a faint white glow emanated from Elena’s palm...