In those critical moments, it was all too easy to interpret the actions of the doctors as prioritizing someone influential over the ordinary patients who were already in the hospital and desperately needed their care.
This scenario reflects a harsh reality in our society: those with wealth often possess the means to command privilege.
The way the doctors and nurses responded revealed an uncomfortable truth—status can sometimes overshadow the fundamental principles of empathy and care, especially in dire situations.
"They're quick," Aecilia remarked as she opened the car door. First, her black heels emerged, followed by her nightgown that fell just below her knees. She brushed aside a few stray strands of hair, her golden eyes scanning the crowd.
She noticed several men casting admiring glances her way, their expressions slightly flushed, yet she remained unfazed.
However, it wasn't just the men who seemed entranced; women were too.