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.

“What’s the

at his brother. “Surgery is imperative, but the odds are dismal at less than four percent. Even if it succeeds, the poison remains, leaving just a month at best.”

Jenkins?” Arlo directed his gaze towards Isabelle, who arrived alongside George, wearing a look of

him, offering a greeting,

medical record book from the attending

as if to take the medical record book back, but was stopped by Arlo.

she is here with George.

go.” Bernice shook her head at her younger son, saying, “I

1/3

Can Perform This

he remained silent, his check muscles twitching slightly.

background, Isabelle flipped through the medical record book, the sound of pages turning one after another echoing in his ears. She

and each second felt infinitely slow in this heavy and agonising atmosphere. In just three or four short minutes, it felt like several

He gritted his teeth against the pain, his lips twitched slightly, and he opened his mouth as if about to speak.

preempted him and said, “I

words caused everyone to turn their gaze towards her in an instant.

casual manner. “Please fetch

by everyone, perceived as nonsensical or inappropriate

Had Isabelle not arrived with George, they likely would

the eldest to the youngest, maintained decorum. They refrained from engaging in arguments with the young girl, merely glancing at her before disregarding

on the other hand, displayed contrasting reactions.

regarding alternative medicine. He recognised her expertise in

himself taken aback upon discovering Isabelle’s proficiency in modern medicine and her ability to handle surgical tools. While he harboured some scepticism,

was poised to

to inquire, “What’s

two brothers exchanged looks of confusion and

He didn’t doubt Isabelle

gazed at her intently, holding his breath

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255