Chapter 399 The Volunteer Gamble
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Yunice wagged her finger at Owen, smirking proudly. “When did I ever say I wasn’t vicious? I am vicious. And I want Elsie to get exactly what she deserves. What? You got a problem with that?”
Owen was so angry he couldn’t speak–but he didn’t dare try to take the radio from her.
He knew the moment Wyatt lost contact with Yunice, the one to suffer would be Elsie.
Once someone has a weakness, it becomes the easiest thing to exploit.
With Owen handled, Yunice began focusing on how to get out.
She needed access to the pathogen’s firsthand data–only then could she help guide the research lab toward a viable treatment. Maybe there was still hope for Mr. Gerardo.
She didn’t have to wait long.
A new infection case had just appeared.
Saunders Hospital had been a mess from the start. Even before Yunice came into contact with Mr. Gerardo, multiple staff members had already treated his assistant–and then helped with Mr. Gerardo himself.
Without proper precautions in place, many had been exposed.
Now, with the hospital sealed and medical staff running dangerously low, administrators were forced to start recruiting internal volunteers to keep things running.
Volunteers were asked to step forward from among the remaining hospital personnel–especially those with medical experience.
Eventually, the search reached the director’s office.
A man in full protective gear was at the door explaining the situation to Owen.
According to policy, male volunteers were prioritized.
Owen hesitated. “I… I have a sister to take care of…”
The doctor outside replied, “Volunteers are strictly voluntary. No one will be forced.”
In the break room, Yunice heard the man’s voice–it sounded familiar, but she couldn’t quite place it.
Then she heard Owen using her as an excuse to stay out of it, and she stepped out, saying firmly, “I’ll volunteer on behalf of my brother.”
“I’ve competed in medical contests and even won awards. I have basic emergency care knowledge.”
As soon as she spoke, the man outside gave her a once–over and exclaimed, “It’s you?”
Yunice blinked. That voice…
“Tommy?”
He nodded, grinning. “Didn’t expect to see you here!”
Realizing how awkward that sounded, he added quickly, “Well–I mean, it’s unfortunate, obviously.”
He wasn’t alone–two other doctors were with him. When they saw Yunice, delicate and petite, they looked uneasy.
Volunteer work was grueling and thankless. People were scared, angry, and often took it out on the volunteers.
Yunice didn’t look like someone who could handle it.
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