David remained in a coma. In reality, he was awake, but the doctor had opted to keep him sedated to shield him from potential emotional distress.
An hour elapsed, and Alyssa emerged from the room, flanked by the hospital director and two medical professors. She wore a somber expression.
Victor hurried over and inquired, âLyse, howâs David?â
The other family members, the secretaries, and the bodyguards surrounded the medical team as well.
Frowning, Alyssa hesitated before delivering the grim news, âUncle Victor, the situation is not optimistic.
David has a severe fracture thatâs challenging to mend. The chances of successful healing are close to none, and thereâs only a 20 percent probability of him ever walking again.â
The Schmidt family seemed devastated by the revelation. If not for Josh and Daisy supporting Victor, he might have collapsed.
Only Jameson leaned against a corner of the wall out of everyoneâs vision and grinned.
âMs. Alyssa, please save my brotherâs legs, even if thereâs only a one percent chance!â Josh pleaded with worry.
âOf course. I will try my best since I am here,â Alyssa promised. A hint of hesitation lingered in her eyes.
Victor sensed that she had some unspoken thoughts and urged, âLyse, speak your mind!â
She asked with a serious face, âUncle Victor, are you sure that Davidâs leg fracture was caused by the accident?â
The Schmidts were surprised by the question. Only Josh and Jameson looked pensive.
Startled, Victor wondered, âWhat do you mean?â
Alyssa began, âI treated multiple patients with bone fractures. I can tell the causes and even the specific blunt force that led to the injuries.â
She then paused and lowered her voice, saying, âThe fracture appears unnatural, almost deliberate-
perhaps inflicted by an object like a metal rod.â
Jamesonâs expression darkened upon hearing that. His face turned white.
Casting a glance at Jameson, Josh speculated, âMs. Alyssa, are you suggesting someone intentionally injured him after the accident?â
Everyone gasped at the allegation âDad, seel I knew something was off about Davidâs accident,â Daisy asserted indignantly Victorâs face fell as he struggled to grasp the reality Alyssa clarified, âI donât know for sure. Iâm just highlighting my suspicions as a surgeon. I will perform a Surgery on David in an hour âIt will be a long surgery, so Uncle Victor, you should go home or book a room at the KS World Hotel nearby, Iâll inform you right away when the surgeryâs done.â
Victor refused Alyssaâs thoughtful suggestion and insisted, âIâm not tired at all! Iâll wait here.â
He grew fonder of his future daughter in law and resolved to get her married to his son no matter what it would take, The surgery extended longer than expected, running from 1 pm to 9 pm.
Finally, the lights of the operation theater turned off. Alyssa emerged from the room with the help of an assistant. After hours of standing, she was drenched in sweat. Multiple towels were used to wipe away her sweat. Even her legs were shaking.
Fortunately, she was able to sustain the demands as she was young and hardy.
Jameson approached her and gently held her. âLyse! It must have been tough for you. Youâre tired, arenât you?â
âIâm fine. The surgery matters the most. Uh-â Alyssa gasped as a fainting spell hit her. Her body trembled, and she struggled to stand.
âLyse, look out!â Jameson, concerned/she might collapse, held her firmly by the waist.