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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fifty percent?" Freya asked, seeking

gave a firm

earnestly, hoping more than anything that

glance at Jacob,

agreed without a second thought.

Lawrence was taken aback.

suddenly feeling like he'd

a deal," Lawrence said, refusing her offer. He didn't want Kristian laughing at him when he eventually regained consciousness. "So

hesitated before continuing, "I can't make that

be

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

he makes it through the next forty-eight hours, I'll speak

Lawrence didn't respond.

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

said, taking

next two days, Freya remained at the

nerves frayed; her palms were slick with

was brutal-each minute

the dread written all over her face. "If

her out of her

turned to him. "How

umber of

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

had struck her chest; her heart

or two," Lawrence answered. "In the meantime,

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"Okay." Freya nodded,

facility. The equipment there

raised an eyebrow. "If

it could delay the

to see

Lawrence granted her permission.

stepped into the

usual stoic pride. That spark of vitality he always carried-gone. Now,

of him like this made

his bedside for a while, then

collecting Kristian's medical files from Lawrence, she booked a flight to

far more complicated than

thought they'd part ways