“The last time you worked on the drug development project, it really opened my eyes. Your expertise, your perseverance, I truly admire it.” he paused for a moment, “You have experience from Mede Research Center, and you even brought in the latest research data. Although you didn’t hold a position at the institute, your contributions were significant. I called you here today because I want you to take over as the director.”
Freya’s eyes widened in shock. She never expected that the director would consider her for the position. She had no idea how to respond for a while.
“I’m afraid I won’t be competent enough…”
“You don’t have to answer me right away. Take your time to consider,” the director poured her a glass of water, “The vice director was supposed to take over my position, but things happened…”
The director chuckled, “Luckily, that incident happened and I saw his true abilities. It would have been a disaster if the research center was handed over to him.”
Freya took a sip of tea, not engaging in that topic. The past was in the past, and there was no need to hold onto it.
“Whenever you make up your mind, give me a call anytime,” the director spoke sincerely.
Freya said, “Thank you for your high regard. I will consider it carefully.”
“Don’t be too modest. Although you’re still young, I acknowledge your abilities. I want you to take over because I have the advancement of our country’s healthcare in mind. We haven’t found a suitable candidate within the institute.”
Freya might be young in age, but she had the experience.
After parting ways with the director, Freya went to buy some fruits before heading for the hospital. Zane’s recovery was going well. He was happy to see Freya.
“I thought you forgot about me.” Zane complained.
Freya peeled a banana for him. “I shouldn’t have saved you. Now you have the chance to complain.”
Zane laughed, “Freya, I was just joking. Don’t take it seriously.”
Freya pulled up a chair and sat by the bedside. “Did the doctor say when you can be discharged?”
“One more weeks or so.”
“Okay.” Freya thought for a moment and asked, “Do you know whose heart you received?”
“It’s from a donor at the hospital,” Zane wasn’t curious about that matter.
After all, it was just a heart from someone who couldn’t live anymore.
Freya said, “It’s Liora’s.”
“Liora?” Zane was shocked, “How is that possible? I’ve always suspected that she killed my mother, but I couldn’t find any evidence. Now that she’s dead, it’s for the best.”
Freya looked at him, hesitated for a moment, and decided to tell him, “Liora admitted it herself…”
“Admitted what?” Zane asked anxiously.
Freya maintained her composure, “Don’t interrupt me then.”
Zane immediately shut his mouth.
“She admitted that she indeed caused your mother’s death. She agreed to donate her heart to you as a way to atone,” Freya consoled him, “Just forget about it.”
Zane’s expression was filled with disbelief.
The heart that was transplanted into him belonged to the murderer of his mother. This is just… unbelievable.
“Freya, are you joking with me?” Zane couldn’t believe it.
Freya tried to explain to him, “Actually, it’s not a big deal. She was already going to die. If she didn’t donate her heart to you, you would have died too. Think about your mother. Do you think she wanted to see you die? She definitely wanted you to live a good life.”
“Is this a life for a life?” Zane said self-deprecatingly.
“This is her redemption,” Freya said.
Liora had done so many wrong things, but in the end, she had a moment of awakening. Perhaps it was for the sake of a mother’s love. For the sake of accumulating blessings for her own child.
“Well, she’s dead. It’s like avenging my mother. She can finally rest in peace.” Zane said.
Freya talked with him for a while and then left, urging him to rest well. Instead of going back, she went to buy fabric, and after that, she went to buy a cake. The cakes were mostly made to order, so there was a wait. While she was waiting, a woman sat across from her.
“What are you here to buy?”
Freya looked up and was very surprised to see the person in front of her.