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Chapter 273 Freya Went To Jeucwell

"What's the likelihood of him pulling through without any complications?" Freya asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

Jacob didn't sugarcoat the truth. "Less than one in a thousand."

That single remark sent Freya spiraling into despair.

Less than one in a thousand... It meant Kristian might never wake again-or worse, survive with irreversible damage to his central nervous system.

The very thought was a bitter pill to swallow, even for her-let alone for his family.

They might lecture him often, but deep down, she knew they all held a genuine affection for him.

"You don't have to be so anxious. Lawrence is one of the best in the field," Jacob added, his tone more conversational than usual when speaking to her. "With his prior research, there's a chance Kristian might actually make it."

Freya said nothing. Lawrence had certainly made notable strides in both psychiatry and neurology.

But Kristian's condition... she couldn't help but worry.

Lawrence, who had been standing a short distance away, listened in silence. After letting out a heavy breath, he stepped forward. "Thanks for your help today. You two can head back now. I'll take it from here."

"Are you confident you can save him?" Freya asked.

"No." His response was curt, almost cryptic. "But at the moment, you don't really have any other option but to

leave him in my hands."

Freya remained silent.

He wasn't wrong.

Now was the time for Lawrence to prove his worth-and frankly, no one else came close.

Noticing the apprehension clouding her expression, Jacob spoke up on her behalf. "Be honest, Lawrence. How confident are you?"

Lawrence didn't want to reply.

"If you tell the truth, the one billion we discussed could be halved," Jacob remarked coldly, as though addressing a stranger.

Lawrence wanted to snap back, but given the amount was still significant, he answered, "Fifty percent. Though

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fifty percent?" Freya asked, seeking

gave a firm

as you can cure him, name your price," Freya said earnestly, hoping more than anything that Kristian would recover. "Let me know if you

a glance at Jacob,

without a second thought.

Lawrence was taken aback.

to hold his tongue, suddenly feeling like he'd been pegged as someone obsessed

want Kristian laughing at him when he eventually regained consciousness. "So for that reason, I'll

before continuing, "I

be handled without Kristian's family's

days or even a couple of months, that would be one thing-but if it stretched on for half a

he makes it through the next forty-eight hours, I'll speak with his family," Freya declared, "and ask

Lawrence didn't respond.

handed it to her. "Once

Freya said, taking it from

days, Freya

nerves frayed; her

minute dragging out

he saw the dread written all over her

snapped her out of

turned to him. "How is

umber of

has passed. The good news is, he won't be a vegetable," Lawrence said, his tone far more serious than before. "The bad news is, damage to the central nervous system might bring about complications-including, but not limited to, what Jacob mentioned

chest; her heart clenched with unease. "When will he wake

Lawrence answered. "In the meantime, get that family consent form signed.

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"Okay." Freya nodded,

The equipment there is better

there, Lawrence raised

could delay the best timing for his

want to see him,"

Lawrence granted her permission.

stepped into the

usual stoic pride. That

of him like this made

lingered by his bedside for a while, then

collecting Kristian's medical files from Lawrence, she

more complicated

she thought they'd part ways