She Took The House The Car And My Heart

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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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percent?" Freya asked, seeking

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

billion dollars," Lawrence said with a glance at Jacob, a

without a second

Lawrence was taken aback.

hold his tongue, suddenly feeling like he'd been

He didn't want Kristian laughing at him when he eventually regained consciousness. "So for that reason, I'll see to it he recovers. Just leave it

Freya hesitated before continuing, "I can't make

be

took a few days or even a couple of months, that would be one thing-but if it stretched

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

Lawrence didn't respond.

form and handed it to her. "Once you've spoken with them, have someone sign

right,” Freya said, taking it

two days, Freya remained at

nerves frayed; her palms were

brutal-each minute dragging

written all over her face. "If you're this concerned, then why'd you divorce

voice snapped her out

turned to him. "How is

umber of

more serious than before. "The bad news is, damage to the central

a hammer had struck her chest; her heart clenched with

the meantime, get that

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"Okay." Freya nodded,

equipment there is better

there, Lawrence raised an

it could delay the best timing for his

want to see

Lawrence granted her permission.

into the hospital

still, his eyes closed, his face pale and drained of its usual stoic pride. That spark of vitality he always carried-gone. Now, he just looked...

of him like this made

by his bedside for a while, then quietly turned and

from Lawrence,

had gotten far more complicated than

thought they'd part ways