Without hesitation, Aelfric took out his phone and dialed Dr. Riss’s assistant, Ferris. He made several calls, but no one answered. Aelfric suddenly recalled that Dr. Riss had been hired by Connor as Glenn’s attending physician. He looked at Connor and asked, “Mr. Daniels, can you help me get in touch with Dr. Riss?”
Connor shook his head apologetically. “Dr. Riss has gone abroad. She’s not in Blebert at the moment.”
A cloud of despair passed over Aelfric’s face
Melinda, in tears, asked, “What should we do? Are we just going to watch Grandpa die?”
Connor replied, “Although Dr. Riss isn’t here, one of her team’s outer disciples is. She’s been closely studying under Dr. Riss recently. Would you consider letting her try?”
“Who is it?” Aelfric inquired
“My wife,” Connor indicated Marissa
A frown creased Aelfric’s brow. Melinda stood up, her voice tinged with disbelief. “Everyone knows Tiffany is incompetent. What medical skills could she possibly have?”
Marissa responded with a gentle smile, “I don’t claim to have medical skills, but I do seem to have a bit of luck.”
Arabella chimed in, “She truly is lucky. She saved my life last time. She’s a lucky charm.”
Melinda’s anger flared, and her eyes reddened. She believed Marissa was mocking the Warren family with her sarcastic tone, and that Arabella was blindly supporting her
Chloe feigned innocence and interjected, “Tiffany, how can you save Mr. Warren with mere luck? It must have been a fluke that you saved Mrs. Arabella Daniels. Now with Mr. Warren’s life at stake, you can’t use this opportunity just to get back at Melinda. You have to be responsible for any outcomes.”
Connor firmly stated, “I’ll be responsible for any outcomes.”
The patriarch of the wealthiest family, renowned for his influence and authority, hushed the room with a mere statement. Eyes darted around in confusion. None could fathom why Connor placed such faith in Tiffany. Surely, favoring one’s own wife had its limits, particularly when a life hung in the balance. Tiffany’s lack of skill was well-known
Neil, unable to restrain his concern, challenged, “Connor, what will you do if Mr. Trenton Warren dies under Tiffany’s care? Money can’t replace a life, you know!”
“Connor, please, think this through,” Chloe implored. “Mr. Trenton Warren’s illness followed Tiffany’s clash with Melinda. You’re feeling guilty and want Mr. Trenton Warren to recover quickly, but this is no time for rash decisions.”
Marissa’s gaze turned icy. Chloe indeed excelled at making false accusations. Blaming Trenton’s illness on her spat with Melinda was just Chloe’s way of sullying Tiffany’s reputation. As expected, Chloe’s insinuations deepened Melinda’s disdain for Marissa, her eyes filled with irreconcilable animosity. Aelfric, too, glowered at Marissa with venomous eyes
Connor seethed at Chloe’s veiled accusations. Yet, with Trenton’s life teetering on the brink, he knew this was not the moment to confront this hypocrite. Saving Trenton was the immediate concern
He turned to face Aelfric and spoke in an even tone. “The decision rests with Mr. Aelfric Warren.”
Aelfric was astute. While others might have thought Connor was defending Tiffany, Aelfric understood that Connor wouldn’t have offered such a commitment if he wasn’t completely sure of himself. Despite common perceptions of Tiffany’s inadequacy, Connor’s faith in her painted a different picture. Who really was she?
Perplexed yet pressed for time, Aelfric gave a firm nod. “In that case, I’ll rely on your wife.”
The hall fell silent, shock evident on every face. It was unexpected for Aelfric to entrust Tiffany, often deemed incompetent, with Trenton’s care. Was it a rash decision in a moment of desperation?
“Aelfric?” Melinda and Dennis turned to him in unison
“Unwavering,” Aelfric motioned towards Marissa. “Please proceed, Mrs. Tiffany Daniels.”
With the approval of the family, Marissa crouched next to Trenton and examined him attentively. She then donned gloves and reached out to the doctor. “Please hand me your medical kit.”
The doctor paused, his concern apparent. “Mrs. Daniels, although you are now an outer disciple under Riss’s guidance, your training with Dr. Riss has been brief. Mr. Trenton Warren’s condition is extremely delicate. It’s unwise to take such a risk.”
Marissa shot back sarcastically, “How lucky I am! I’ve been learning from Dr. Riss exactly how to treat Mr. Trenton Warren’s condition.”
Who would possibly believe that? The doctor wondered. “Mrs. Daniels, we have to prioritize the patient’s life. This is serious,” he insisted
Exasperated by his relentless preaching, Marissa turned to Aelfric and said, “If we wait any longer, Mr. Trenton Warren will indeed be gone.”
Aelfric wasted no time and commanded the doctor, “Hand her the medical kit!”
With no room to argue, the doctor reluctantly gave the box to Marissa. She swiftly sifted through its contents and extracted a micro guide wire along with a microcatheter
When the doctor saw her selections, his eyes widened in alarm. “Mrs. Daniels, you’re planning to operate using a micro guide wire and a micro catheter? Mr. Trenton Warren’s condition is extremely complex. Even seasoned surgeons wouldn’t dare undertake such a perilous procedure! You’ve merely scratched the surface with Dr. Riss, and now you’re attempting this? It’s like dancing on the edge of a knife, teetering on a cliff’s edge, and gambling with a life!”
Marissa ignored him and crisply retorted, “You’re distracting. Please, keep your distance.”
Panicked, the doctor turned to Aelfric and pleaded, “Mr. Aelfric Warren, no matter the desperation, we can’t resort to reckless measures!”
Hearing the doctor’s words, Aelfric glanced instinctively at Connor. Connor remained calm, observing the micro guide wire and micro catheter in Marissa’s hands without showing any emotion. Aelfric turned to the doctor sharply and commanded, “Stay away from her!”
The doctor opened his mouth to protest, but meeting Aelfric’s icy stare, he thought better of it. Reluctantly, he stood up and stepped back. With Aelfric’s resolute stance, no one dared to intervene
Melinda whispered to Dennis, “Has Aelfric lost his mind? How can he trust Grandpa’s life to that fool, Tiffany?”
Dennis scoffed, “Without intervention, Grandpa is just waiting to die. If Tiffany manages to save him, great. If not, Aelfric will have all the more reason to reprimand her.”
A swirl of conflicted emotions churned within Melinda. She couldn’t decide whether to hope for her grandfather’s recovery or not. The hall fell silent. Marissa knelt on the floor and leaned forward, expertly inserting the micro guide wire and micro catheter into Trenton’s body. To the untrained eye, the procedure was arcane, but the doctor, who had initially tried to intervene, now watched in awe. His initial skepticism faded as he realized Marissa’s competence. The silence deepened, with everyone’s eyes locked on Trenton
Ten minutes later, Trenton took a deep breath, and his eyes fluttered open. Marissa slowly stood up and remarked, “He’s okay now.”
The doctor rushed over to check on Trenton. After a quick examination, he declared with enthusiasm, “Mr. Warren is out of danger!” His gaze then turned to Marissa, filled with admiration, and he exclaimed, “Doctor Riss is truly remarkable. She has an exceptional eye for talent. To many, you seemed out of your depth, but under her guidance, you’ve advanced rapidly. You’re truly gifted!” Marissa removed her gloves and stood, smiling broadly. Around her, everyone stared in astonishment
It was well known that Trenton’s heart condition was uniquely challenging, and no other doctor in Blebert had dared to undertake his surgery. Yet, Marissa had managed to treat Trenton successfully in a remarkably short period. Previously, she had attributed her success with Arabella to luck, but this time, luck alone couldn’t explain her achievement. Even the seasoned doctor had been impressed by her deft handling of the surgery
The Nash family, who had been observing silently, now buzzed with excitement. Balthasar approached Marissa, his tone delighted. “Tiffany, I didn’t give you enough credit before!”
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