The Richest Man in Metropolis is My Backer by Dream Searcher

Chapter 257

Thad thought it probably wasn’t necessary, but Soren had already nodded and said, “Let’s do it.”

I turned to look at him. He sounded commanding when he added, “Do you think you’re better than a doctor?”

Well… I’d better shut up then.

His face had been stern the entire time, unlike his usual gentle demeanor. I couldn’t tell if he was still angry because of what happened that morning, or because I’d gotten myself injured.

I went off with the nurse to get the MRI scan.

Things were far worse than I imagined when the report came back.

“You have bone marrow edema from the trauma to your knees, along with effusion in the suprapatellar bursa and joint cavity,” the doctor said.

“We’ll start with conservative treatment, which will require at least four to six weeks of rest. Try to minimize movement and get plenty of rest during this time.”

The doctor delivered his instructions directly before handing me a prescription.

My mood sank. Frustration surged through me as I thought about the mountain of tasks I still needed to handle at the end of the year. Now my mobility was severely limited.

“Give her the best medicine you have. Use whatever treatment you think is necessary,” Soren instructed, his face cold as he glanced at me.

the best treatment available,”

that, the doctor signaled for the nurse to wheel me away for treatment.

was terrified of pain–just getting an injection made me

whole row of acupuncture needles in the treatment room, my fight–or–flight instincts kicked in,

I see needles…” I exaggerated, hoping

looked puzzled. “You do?”

forward. “She’s just

turned to glare

with your blood circulation. They’ll also relax your muscles and alleviate the pain. Your knees are

convincing as it sounded, I was still terrified.

the doctor nor Soren had any intention of

prefer to lie down or sit?” the doctor asked.

bed looked a little too high, which would make

replied, “I’ll sit, please…”

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covered it with a sterile cloth, and carefully

the doctor take out the needles. I could

hand and gently turning it

have to watch.” His voice was