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?”

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

Jenkins?” Arlo directed his gaze towards Isabelle, who arrived alongside

in acknowledgement to him, offering a greeting,

out and took the thick medical record book from the attending doctor’s hand to

doctor made a noise of protest and frowned, as if to take the medical record book back, but was stopped by

here

let it go.” Bernice shook her head at her younger son, saying, “I don’t want your dad to suffer

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remained silent,

the medical record book, the sound of pages turning one after another echoing in his ears.

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

pain, his lips twitched slightly, and he opened his mouth as if about

him and said, “I

to turn their gaze

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

words went unnoticed by everyone, perceived as nonsensical

arrived with George, they

maintained decorum. They refrained from engaging in arguments with the young

other

in discussions with Isabelle regarding alternative medicine. He recognised her expertise in the subject, surpassing his own, albeit their

upon discovering Isabelle’s proficiency in modern medicine and her ability to handle surgical tools. While he harboured some scepticism, he refrained from dismissing her remarks as nonsensical, unlike the

was poised to speak…

to inquire, “What’s the likelihood of

of confusion

He didn’t doubt Isabelle or

gazed at her intently, holding his breath

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