The next morning, Andrew arrived at Jayrodale General Hospital bright and early. As the deputy chief, his workload was typically light, and he often joked that his role was more symbolic than hands-on.

Though the hospital was the largest in Jayrodale, it was privately owned, granting Andrew significant freedom. Unless there was a particularly complex case or a challenging surgery, he rarely had to step in, thanks to Francesca and Lauren's help managing the load.

"Good morning, Dr. Lloyd!"

The vibrant and cheerful nurses greeted him warmly as he walked through the corridors.

Andrew smiled back and replied, "Good morning, everyone!"

The most beautiful nurse in the hospital was Nyla, widely regarded as the belle of the department. When she saw Andrew, her face turned bright red, and she quickly lowered her gaze, clearly flustered.

Andrew gave her a polite smile before stepping into the elevator to head to his office.

Hospitals were known for being breeding grounds for gos