The Doctors Turned Their Backs

The air grew heavy after her plea, filled with an uncomfortable silence. The doctors exchanged glances, their hesitation impossible to miss. Eventually, one spoke, but there was no absolute certainty in his voice. He mentioned that the police had been called, his eyes avoiding Hana’s pleading stare.

His words stung—nothing more could be done. Hana’s heart dropped, but she wasn’t ready to give up. She couldn’t. What if it was too late? Her voice broke with the weight of her urgency, but the doctors remained unmoved. Their decision was final. Left alone in the sterile hallway, she felt the crushing weight of their indifference.