Seeing Jarrodâs pale complexion, the doctor urgently said, âQuick, get him to the emergency room now!â
Inside the operating room, Jarrod was on the surgery table, twitching without control, as blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, a distressing sight.
After examining him, the doctor announced, âHeâs coughing up blood, has severe muscle spasms, swollen legs, and is struggling to breatheâ¦
Itâs heart failure, resulting from his previous chronic lung disease!
Whereâs his family? They need to sign the critical condition form immediately!â
Suddenly, the assistant nurse shouted, âDoctor, heâs got no pulse!â
And then, a piercing sound cut through the silence.
Next to the surgery table, the medical monitor tracking Jarrodâs vitals emitted a long, chilling beep.
Alec, standing outside, felt shocked by what the nurse said.
âs BunnyBookery Jarrod hadnât taken great care of himself, yet he was generally healthy, aside from the previous infection of pneumonia.
Alec never imagined Nicoleâs few words could endanger Jarrodâs life.
In a daze, Alec asked the nurse, âIâm his assistant.
Is it possible for me to sign the form for him?â
The nurse seriously answered, âThis is a matter of life and death, so youâd better inform his family to sign it.
â
âBut Mr.
Schultz doesnât have any relatives.
â
The nurse asked in confusion, âIsnât he married?â
Alec simply shook his head.
âWhat about his parents?â the nurse further asked.
âTheyâve been gone for a long time.
â Alec answered.
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The nurse, Looking concerned, was surprised Jarrod had no relatives.
After all, Jarrod was quite handsome and didnât seem like heâd have any trouble finding a wife for himself.
Why hadnât he found someone to marry?
The nurse passed the form to Alec, saying, âThe patient is quite fragile right now.
You sign it and see if there are any of his close friends or remote relatives who could come over.
Itâd be good to reach out to them as soon as you can.
â
After all, heart failure was an unexpected sickness, and nobody could foresee what might happen.
The nurse simply wanted to give Alec a friendly reminder.
Following that, the medical staff shut the operating room door.
Clutching the form, Alec felt overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do.
Remembering the nurseâs suggestion, he pulled out his phone and called a number.