"He's practically at death's door. What on earth are you waiting for?" Ethan interrupted Dr. Marcus, his exasperation reaching a breaking point.
"Hold on, we need to clarify something essential. Are you the patient's father? If indeed you are, you should have been the primary signatory on the forms as his legal guardian, not Dr. Elizabeth. To proceed with the following procedures, you'll need to sign off on several documents!" Dr. Marcus voiced his concern, promptly signaling to the nurse to arrange for the necessary paperwork.
Ethan found himself momentarily stunned, completely blindsided by this abrupt question.
Father? He echoed in his mind, the word seeming suddenly foreign.
Ethan blinked in disbelief, his eyes locked on Dr. Marcus, who continued to stare back unapologetically, his expression brimming with curiosity. Irritation bubbled within Ethan. "Do I seriously look old enough to be his dad?"
