Chapter 1762: Irreversible Future

Chapter 1762: Irreversible Future

Darrin couldn't believe it either. Reuben appeared carefree and

unconcerned, never focused on his work, but who would have thought

he had such expertise?

Darrin confirmed, "So you mean you can be the anesthesiologist who

joins us in rescuing Alisha?"

Reuben interrupted Darrin, “Yes, me, it's me. I can do it! No need to

find someone else. No one is more reliable than me!"

Darrin's mouth twitched a few times. "You really can?"

Reuben rolled his eyes. "What's with the doubt? Do I not look like I

can? I graduated first in my class from medical school. And I even work

at the Royal Hospital in Rohomes, performing complex surgeries every

month. Do you think I don't know how to administer anesthesia?"

He patted his chest. "Don't even mention anesthesia; you don't need to

find a doctor either. Both tasks are on me. From anesthesia to surgery,

I can handle it all by myself. That way, you'll have one less person to

worry about, and the target is narrowed down."

Joyce looked deeply into Reuben's eyes and said, "That's even better.

Thank you."

Reuben glared at Darrin. "You see, Joyce trusts me. Don't worry, I have

experience. No matter how difficult the surgery, I can handle it."

Darrin nodded. "If you lend a hand, I believe everything will go

smoothly."

In front of Joyce, Reuben took out another satellite communication

phone and dialed a number within Rohomes. He spoke to his trusted

subordinate, giving some brief instructions. He requested that his

subordinate obtain the new anesthesia and immediately deliver it to

Khebury. He also asked for his usual set of surgical instruments to be

sent over.

His words were professional, completely devoid of his usual carefree

demeanor. Reuben, when serious, seemed like a different person,

garnering admiration from others.

After Reuben finished arranging everything, Joyce finally felt the reality

of the situation. The first difficulty had been successfully resolved, and

she felt a slight relief.

They would tackle the next challenges one by one.

After Reuben hung up the phone, Joyce formally addressed him,

"Reuben, today's matter is purely personal and unrelated to our

previous cooperation. Consider it a great personal favor owed to you."

Reuben heard Joyce address him as "Reuben" and felt that they had

grown closer. But when he heard her mention owing him a favor, it

clearly drew a line.

His expression fell. "How can the matter of a child be considered a

favor? You're being too distant in your words, and I'm starting to get

upset.”

Joyce smiled. "I can't be too thick-skinned, can 1? Let's separate

different matters."

She suddenly turned serious. "Actually, I know that you deliberately got

close to me. Besides knowing about my warlord identity and wanting to

cooperate with me in eliminating OGW, you must have other motives.

But right now, you don't want to say it out loud. Otherwise, you wouldn't

have appeared in Khebury out of nowhere. Am I right?"

Reuben was taken aback. Joyce was right; he did come to Khebury

with other motives.

He opened his mouth but ended up saying, "No matter what my

motives are, I will never harm you."

“If you have any requests, just say it. As long as it's within my power, I'll

do everything I can to fulfill it," Joyce promised.

Reuben furrowed his brow, and naturally, his purpose was to obtain the

reverse pulse electromagnetic technology. He knew that it was likely

related to Joyce in some way. However, he didn't want to say it now. He

genuinely wanted to save Alisha, and it wasn't meant as a bargaining

chip.

"How about this? Let's agree that after we rescue Alisha, you can make

a wish anytime you want. I'll do my best to fulfill it. How does that

sound?" Joyce noticed that Reuben seemed a bit unhappy and took a

step back, putting the promise into the future.

Reuben nodded. "Alright, then maybe I'll borrow something from you

when the time comes. It may burden you, but I promise I'll handle the

situation well."

Joyce nodded. Although she didn't know what Reuben was referring to,

a bond had formed between them, and she wouldn't refuse.

"Now that it's settled, it's too late. I'll leave now,” Joyce stood up, ready

to leave.

Darrin made way for her.

Reuben had just stood up as well.

Joyce smiled. "No need to see me off. Let's keep in touch. Goodbye."

With that, she walked away from the Situ Manor, and Darrin followed

closely behind.

Reuben watched Joyceleave, her slender figure filled with

determination. She disappeared into the darkness, and soon Darrin

drove the car away.

Reuben couldn't snap out of it for a long time. Sleep had long

abandoned him, and his mind was filled with thoughts of her. He

lowered his head and chuckled self-deprecatingly.

No one would believe it if he said it out loud. He had studied medicine

for so many years, yet his own mother was confined to a psychiatric

hospital. He didn't even have the right to visit her. That's the inhumanity

of the Rohomes royals. To bring about change, he had to overthrow

them.

He narrowed his eyes, protecting his loved ones was everyone's

instinct. So he understood Joyce's current state of mind.

He hoped that everything would go smoothly.

On the other side, Joyce and Darrin left together.

As Darrin drove, he asked, "Sir, Reuben has a medical background, but

his mother is kept in a psychiatric hospital. It's really strange. I've been

suspicious that there's more to it. Reuben's mother, is it possible that

someone deliberately targeted her? Forcing her into the psychiatric

hospital? I didn't see Grizela today, and last time, she inadvertently

hinted at it. I don't think I misheard."

“It's very possible. Moreover, it's likely that Reuben studied medicine for

the sake of his mother. I feel he has a strong dependence on his

maternal family. To some extent, he doesn't want to acknowledge his

Rohomes identity. Don't you think so?"

“Yeah, I feel the same way." Darrin continued to accelerate, returning to

the Warner residence as quickly as possible.

When they arrived, it was already three in the morning.

As they parked the car, Darrin still had some concerns. He advised,

"Sir, no matter what, the fact that we've resolved the anesthesiologist

and doctor issues simultaneously is great news. Rest well and take

care of yourself."

"Okay." Joyce got out of the car. "Don't worry, I won't easily fall down. I'l

hold on until the end for their sake."

With that, she walked into the house, went upstairs to Anderson's room,

and gave him a kiss. Then she went back to her own room, exhausted,

and lay down on the bed. Her body was exhausted, but her mind was

filled with thoughts of Alisha and Luther. Every step she took from now

on had to be carefully considered, or else she would face an

irreversible future.