Chapter 1

My father hired the youngest medical prodigy in the city, Silas Sterling, to be my private doctor.

He was cold and quiet, but his medical skills were unmatched.

To let him focus on his research, I built a top-tier lab for him and blocked all the criticism from my family.

I thought I was his only true friend and patron. I believed that if I gave him everything, his cold heart would eventually melt.

But later, a sudden car accident damaged my kidneys.

The best doctors in the city said only Silas could save me and pushed me toward him.

Instead, he personally pulled off my oxygen mask.

For the first time, he spoke to me in a gentle voice. "Vanessa's heart can't wait for me to heal you anymore."

It felt like waking up from a long, terrible dream.

It turned out that all his kindness was just to protect this heart, so it could be transplanted into my sister.

"I'm sorry. After I pass away, I'll find a way to make it up to you."

He slowly pushed the anesthetic into my body.

My eyes closed heavily.

When I opened them again, I was back on the day I had to choose my private doctor.

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I was reborn on the day of the selection.

My father sat at the head of the conference table with three resumes in front of him.

My sister, Vanessa Quinn, stood behind him and gently patted my shoulder.

"Summer, Silas is a genius. Only he can take good care of you."

Silas stood to the side, his gaze cold and detached.

I remembered what he said when he pulled my oxygen tube: "Vanessa's heart can't wait."

In my past life, I accepted him with joy.

I thought I had found a savior, but I was just a lamb led to the slaughter.

This time, things were different.

My eyes scanned the three doctors and finally landed on an unremarkable middle-aged man in the corner.

Dr. Miller. He advocated for conservative treatment, and everyone here thought he was the most useless choice.

"I choose him."

As soon as I spoke, the room went silent.

The gentleness on Vanessa's face froze, and a flicker of panic crossed her eyes.

Silas looked surprised that I wasn't following the script they had written.

My father stood up abruptly. "Don't be ridiculous! Your heart condition must be handled by the best!"

I coughed weakly a few times. "Dad, I'm afraid of pain. Dr. Miller's plan sounds less scary."

Silas finally spoke. "My plan can offer a permanent cure."

I looked up at him. "But I don't want to be a lab rat on someone's table, sacrificed at any moment."

Silas's expression changed instantly.

Vanessa rushed forward and knelt in front of me.

"Summer, what are you saying? Why would Silas treat you like an experiment? He's trying to save you!"

Save me?

"Dr. Sterling, why are you so anxious? Are you afraid I'll live too long?"

That one sentence made everyone's face turn pale.

Dr. Miller stood trembling in the corner, not daring to speak.

He probably didn't expect to be chosen, much less cause such a scene.

A dangerous glint flashed in Silas's eyes. "Are you questioning my medical skills?"

"No, I'm questioning your motives."