Chapter 52 A Slim Chance of Survival Brendan was willing to be a pillar for Deirdre to rely on. He wished for Deirdre to live a worry-free life until her last breath.
But it seemed that Brendanâs wish would never be realized, as Deirdre was about to disappear from the world. It made him feel so much pain that he couldnât breathe.
The doctor could understand Brendanâs feelings as he said, âWeâre helpless too. Her lungs are punctured, and the injury sheâs suffered is truly severe. Whatâs more, the patient doesnât have any desire to live. Unlessâ¦â
Brendanâs eyes lit up when he heard that there was a slim chance to save Deirdre. âUnless what?â
âUnless renowned academic doctor Dr. Killton is willing to step out. Unfortunately, heâs not in Neve currently, and even if he was, he has already stopped performing surgery.
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It wasnât a helpful answer. Brendan tightened his fists and asked coldly, âWhat about Dr. Killtonâs last student?â
âHis last student?â The doctor was startled but quickly recollected himself and replied, âIn that case, thereâd certainly be a slim chance of survival!â
Brendan tightened both his fists further. He didnât want Sterling to be given this opportunity if possible.
But because Deirdreâs condition was critical, he couldnât let her die either.
He turned to Steven and demanded coldly, âGo tell Sterling about Deirdreâs current condition. Heâll come for sure!â
Following that, he strode into the emergency room without turning back.
Under the bright light, Deirdre was lying on the operating table. Her face was pale as a sheet, and her weak breath had almost stopped. She was in a dangerously critical condition.
The doctor had said that she had long given up on her life.
Eyes red, Brendan wondered whether Deirdre had truly given up on her life and whether she still cared about anything on earth.
Brendan had mixed feelings. He was feeling both pain and rage. He paced to Deirdreâs side, and while resisting any thoughts of touching her face, he gritted his teeth and threatened her. âDeirdre McKinnon, I want you to live! I canât believe that you donât want to stay in this world and see it again!
âDidnât you commit suicide for Sterlingâs sake? Didnât you want to appease my anger with your own death?
Listen to me, itâs not working! If you dare give up, I promise that no matter where Sterling goes, he wonât be able to stay. He will suffer for the rest of his life just because of your death!â
Suddenly, the doctor shouted, âThe patient is responding!â
Brendan clenched his fist. âDeirdre, if you keep on living, I promise not to harm Sterling again!â
From the moment Sterling rushed to her rescue up until the end of the operation, it took a whole eight hours for him to save Deirdre from the brink of death.
Brendan stayed awake for two days. He was so tired that dark circles had appeared under his eyes, yet he stubbornly waited outside the door of the emergency room. He let out a sigh of relief only when the doctors finally came out.
Nevertheless, a man dashed toward him from the emergency room and gave him a punch before anyone was even aware of it.
The bodyguard reprimanded him. âWhat are you doing!â
With red eyes, Sterling ignored the bodyguard and grabbed Brendanâs collar. âYou bastard!â
Sobbing, Sterling accused him, âTo what extent do you want to harm Deirdre! Hasnât she suffered enough because of you? How could you even force her to jump off that building? Are you even still human?!â
Brendan took Sterlingâs blow without striking back. He didnât get angry, nor did his expression change.
He just raised his hand indifferently and pulled Sterlingâs hand off his neckline.
âI promised Deirdre. I will not make a fuss over this punch. Now that you saved her, please get out!â
Brendan didnât want to tell Sterling that Deirdre had jumped off the building because of Sterling.
Otherwise, Sterling would misunderstand and think that Deirdre was interested in him as well.