Resurrecting the Genius Within

Chapter 169 Against All Odds

George said, “I’ve already stated that she will perform the surgery. Just cooperate with her, and I’ll take full responsibility for any issues that arise.”

Bernice hesitated. George?”

George cut her off. “Sam, help Grandma rest.

Sam nodded. “Yes…

Despite the opposition, George sent Isabelle into the operating room.

As Isabelle went to change into her surgical gown, Mr. Garth followed her. “Miss Jenkins, is there anything I can assist you with?”

Isabelle replied, “I might need you to help maintain the patient’s heart function if my hands are occupied.”

She took the opportunity to ask Mr. Garth for detailed information about old Mr. Harris’s condition.

Soon, Isabelle was fully dressed in her surgical gown, mask, cap, and goggles, appearing at the operating room door, completely covered.

Ignoring the stares from others, she locked eyes with George.

George’s face remained impassive, but his eyes betrayed him.

Isabelle considered asking if he dared to change into scrubs and watch the surgery, but she thought better of it, finding it a bit inhumane.

She walked up to him and said, “I’ve never had a failed surgery.” With that, she entered the operating

гооп.

Inside the operating room, Isabelle examined old Mr. Harris’s condition.

His lips were dark purple, and she checked his pupils as well.

Given his status, he surely had a personal doctor and regular monthly check–ups, yet no one had caught this until the toxin had reached his lungs and the symptoms became obvious.

This toxin wasn’t simple.

Under the complicated gazes of everyone in the room except Mr. Garth, Isabelle took old Mr. Harris’s pulse for two minutes.

The group exchanged looks, speechless.

The attending doctor wanted to speak but, recalling George’s unwavering authority outside, swallowed his

words.

Today’s fiasco would undoubtedly be the biggest joke of his medical career.

walked out,

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somewhat familiar to

surgery,” Isabelle ordered.

operating room, the Harris family looked at the lit surgical light and then at George’s tall figure standing by

George had really agreed to let a teenage girl perform the

Harris asked. “Dylan, who is this

curious why George trusted her so much.

on, Dylan felt a pang

they asking

If the surgery failed, would

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glanced at George,

Everyone fell silent..

regret. They should have done more to stop this. George’s trust in Isabelle and his statement had led them to believe she

seemed George might be overly worried and not thinking

steadied himself and asked, “What’s

Dylan stammered, “I

He only knew Isabelle practiced alternative medicine and acupuncture. He had no idea she was

Bernice finally collected herself.

your Uncle George really let

Sam hesitated. ‘Grandma…”

Sam’s expression, Bernice

Uncle George. He’s right. Dr. Seely was also a young girl. If

to reassure her, though he lacked confidence

very quiet, with only the sound of Isabelle’s professional and

“Heartbeat.”

“Rinnd neecur

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“Surgical scissors.”

“Straight vascular clamp.”

part of the chest and PC6.”

over four hours. Finally, Isabelle said, “Suture. The

handle the suturing,”

had done a complete 180 from before the surgery. He was now eager to

the operating room looked over and moved forward. their hearts pounding with

chances of a miracle seemed slim.

out, removed their masks, and tried to contain their excitement and enthusiasm.

Successful?