Chapter 167 I Can Perform This Surgery

Arlo became the centre of attention as everyone’s gaze shifted towards him.

Faced with the hopeful looks from the Harris family, he paused briefly before expressing, “I estimate a maximum of one month.”

Even in the event of a successful surgery and the elimination of the poison, his lifespan won’t exceed a month. Prior to his demise, he will endure considerable suffering. Bernice shook her head in despair, slumping back into her chair with trembling legs as tears streamed down her face in silence.

The doctor in charge urged, “You must decide promptly.”

All eyes turned towards Bernice. After a brief pause, she shook her head. “He has endured a year of agony

in that bed.”

Sam interjected, “Grandma?”

Is this implying surrender?

Bernice remained silent. The air was weighed down with tension, leaving everyone hesitant to act. Only Bernice, as the spouse, held the authority to decide, leaving the rest to wait for her to break the silence.

Suddenly, the sound of hurried footsteps drew near.

Before George even neared, the sombre mood hit him.

He spotted his mother seated, tears flowing quietly, her expression filled with anguish. His chest was

constricted.

“Uncle George has arrived.”

At the sight of George, the Harrises felt a surge of strength within.

forward. “What’s the update?”

brother. “Surgery is imperative, but the odds are dismal at less than four percent. Even if it succeeds, the

directed his gaze towards Isabelle, who arrived alongside George, wearing a look of

offering a greeting, “You’re

that, she reached out and took the thick medical record book from

take the medical record book back, but was stopped by Arlo. “Let her see

she is here

her younger son, saying, “I don’t want your dad to suffer another torment before he passes

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lips tightened, but he remained silent, his check muscles twitching

background, Isabelle flipped through the medical record book, the sound of pages turning one after

each second felt infinitely slow in this heavy and agonising atmosphere. In just three or four short

significant decisions. He gritted his teeth against the pain, his lips twitched slightly, and he

said, “I

to turn their gaze towards her in an instant.

continued in a casual manner. “Please fetch me a set of surgical scrubs.”

everyone, perceived as

were unmistakable. Had Isabelle not arrived with George, they likely would have expelled her long

from the eldest to the youngest, maintained decorum. They refrained from engaging in arguments with the young girl,

Dylan, on the other

in discussions with Isabelle regarding alternative medicine. He recognised her expertise in the subject,

her ability to handle surgical tools. While he harboured some scepticism, he

Arlo was poised to

inquire, “What’s

exchanged looks of confusion and

or dismissive. He didn’t doubt Isabelle or question her credibility.

at her intently, holding his breath in

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