Love You Enough to Leave You

Chapter 180 I Will Jump If You Leave

When Olivia and Owen arrived at Robert’s office as summoned, he directed them to the sofa. When they had settled down, he said solemnly, “Olivia, Owen, there’s something I have to discuss with you.”

Olivia answered briskly. “Robert, did you call us here to talk about Amelia?”

Robert glanced at their expectant faces, then nodded. “That was my intention. Amelia’s injuries from the accident were more severe than I expected. We’re lucky that the baby survived and is unharmed. However, Amelia has multiple fractures all over her body, and a few of her organs have been damaged. Most significantly, there’s a blood clot in her brain that’s compressing her nerves. If the blood clot doesn’t disperse on its own, even if she regains consciousness, she remains at risk of going blind.”

In that instant, Olivia felt as if her blood was draining from her body. She felt her hands and feet grow clammy.

“Robert, you’re not serious, are you?” The woman tried to summon a smile but succeeded only in producing a hideous grimace. “This isn’t a joke.”

Reluctantly, Robert affirmed, “Olivia, I wish it was too. We’ve known each other for so many years. You should know that I never joke about these things.”

Olivia was now used to regulating her emotions, so when she felt despair rise within her, she managed to contain it.

“Robert, tell me honestly. What’s the probability of Amelia going blind? And even if she does, is there any of treating it?” Olivia asked.

“If the blood clot in Amelia’s brain manages to disperse, she won’t go blind,” the doctor said thoughtfully. “Otherwise, a cornea transplant is the only way to heal her blindness. The only difficulty is in finding a matching pair of corneas for her.”

Olivia clutched wildly at the tiniest shred of hope, crying, “Robert, the Clintons have lots of money. No matter how expensive it is or how many mountains we’ll have to move, we will find that pair of corneas for Amelia. I only want to ask, can’t that blood clot be removed from her brain with surgery?”

Robert shook his head. “The blood clot is in contact with too many nerves. If we forcefully operate on Amelia, we might land her in terrible danger. We can only wait for it to disperse or move.”

Olivia’s heart grew cold.

If Amelia indeed went blind, there was a likelihood that she’d remain that way for the rest of her life. After all, corneas were not an easy thing to acquire. Few people were lucky enough to find a matching pair within years. The majority, however, continued hunting for years. It wasn’t a problem that money could resolve.

Olivia dared not imagine the woman’s reaction to this news. She would be devastated.

“Robert, you’re the chief of Principal General Hospital. You’re also a dominant figure in the medical field. You must have a way to save Amelia! Don’t you?” Olivia’s voice caught as she gazed at the family friend seated before her.

Robert smiled ruefully. “Olivia, I’m only human. I may be a dominant figure in the medical field, but all the patients I’ve saved were those that I could. I’ve done my best, but Amelia’s injuries are really too grievous. It’s all in the hands of fate now. I’m sorry to be so frank with you. If there was anything I could do, I would have done it. Perhaps it’s best if you prepared yourself for the worst.”

At that remark, Olivia burst into tears. She did her utmost to restrain them but resulted only in quaking uncontrollably.

Owen hugged her in an attempt to provide her some sense of comfort. Mildly, he said, “Don’t cry, Olivia. Robert’s just talking about the worst-case scenario. Nothing’s happened to Amelia yet, has it? There are still so many medical experts that we haven’t consulted. We’ll find someone to save her.”

Owen spoke confidently, but his heart was racing nonetheless. Each minute that passed was another added weight to his heart. They were all conscious of the forty-eight hours Amelia had. If she doesn’t wake up then… He did not want to think of Amelia lying in a vegetative state or even dying.

Olivia, however, continued crying. Owen looked at Robert, then said weakly, “Robert, we’ll leave Amelia in your capable hands. Nothing can happen to her, no matter what.”

Robert let out a dry laugh. “Owen, Olivia, don’t be like this. Principal General Hospital will do its absolute best to save Amelia.”

me express my thanks to you now. When

tension in the room lifted somewhat. “Owen, is there really

Owen merely smiled.

however, Olivia straightened up and suddenly enquired about

Cassie is making a mountain out of a molehill. She’s threatened suicide and self-starvation for a while now, and none of the doctors and nurses here in the hospital can do anything for her. The hospital can’t get rid of patients, of course, but sometimes I wish we would. I’ve never seen such an uncooperative patient in all my years of being a doctor. I didn’t approve

and Owen

hospital room, was similarly

lying ailing on the hospital

Charlie and Elizabeth, who

me to death? Stop moving around! Oscar, can’t you come over? Are you trying

occasionally impetuous girl that he knew her to be seemed to

going to come over? Do you really

remained where he was. He was neither a child nor a greenhorn but a manager of Clinton Corporations. He had thousands of employees and their livelihoods under

still hung up on you. Even if you don’t love her now, you’ve been friends since you were little. On account of you two having been childhood sweethearts, are you willing to see anything happen

Oscar slowly

Cassie ceased her struggling.

dazedly. “Oz, you’re finally here. I knew I was still the

said curtly, “I’ve been busy these few days, so I didn’t manage to find the time to visit

couldn’t bear the sight of you and Amelia behaving intimately. When I called you, she answered the phone and irritated me with her infuriating replies. I believed

merely inflamed Oscar’s

tried to portray. I can rest knowing that you’re doing fine. I have other things to do now. When I’m done

She tried to grab Oscar’s waist and tore the IV drip on her arm in her frenzy. Seeing the spot of blood that appeared on Cassie’s arm, Elizabeth quickly

Cassie had been appeased, Elizabeth turned to her husband furiously.

up and left the room. Shortly after, he

the two nurses wore sour looks on their faces when they entered. However, only a neutral expression remained when they arrived at Cassie’s side. The Yard family was influential, and the nurses weren’t willing to offend them and risk losing

nurses advised, “Ms. Yard, please be careful.

quickly

her pillow and commanded, “Oz, sit down.

instruction, Oscar

softened and

disconcerted

to Elizabeth. “Mom, can you and Dad wait outside for

out of the room with

her gaze on Oscar. “Oz, can

no

you still blaming me? I didn’t mean to use my suicide as a means of threatening you. I was merely too distraught at the thought of you being with another woman. Can you forgive me for my foolishness this time? I won’t dare to do such a thing again. If Mom has

however, remained unmoved with a frightening look

angry! I apologize! I promise I won’t do anything like that ever again. Please forgive me this one time. Your silence is scaring me,” she

as if he was examining every inch