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.

Mr. Kenway. We’ll provide the best treatment available,” the doctor replied.

nurse to wheel me away for treatment.

of pain–just getting an injection made

needles in the treatment room, my fight–or–flight instincts kicked in, and

we skip this, doctor? I get really dizzy when I

puzzled. “You

stepped forward. “She’s just

turned to glare

doctor quickly understood and reassured me, “This treatment won’t hurt. The acupuncture needles will help with your blood circulation. They’ll also relax your

as it sounded, I was still

Soren had any intention of respecting my

down or sit?” the doctor

high, which would make it inconvenient for me to get

replied, “I’ll sit,

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nurse quickly brought over a low stool, covered it with a sterile cloth, and carefully

I saw the doctor take out the needles.

large hand and gently turning it away,

you don’t have to watch.” His voice was