The cycle of life and death

The word that Dr Xiao had been violent in the Emergency Ward, spread like wildfire within minutes among the hospital staff.

A few even came to see a dishevelled Dr Xiao Zeng, who had been sitting with his head hung low in the waiting room. An aura of sadness loomed around the said man.

Two hours have already passed since he heard of the heart-shattering news. He didn't have a clue of what was going on. He tried asking the nurse who once came out for renewing the surgical necessities but she was in a hurry and couldn't say much.

The surgery of the patient in first OT was successful and hence the relatives left when the patient was shifted. Now he was all alone again as silence filled the awaiting hallway. Footsteps disturbed the pin-drop silence. Hearing the footsteps growing louder, Zeng looked up. He saw two older figures emerging out of the corner. Their faces showcased extreme worry and fear. As soon as they spotted Zeng, the couple hurriedly came over.