When the Family 124

Chapter 124 Preparing for Treatment

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Jean didn’t say a word. She simply lifted Dominic’s pant leg. Around them, the others remained quiet, their eyes fixed on the pair. No one dared interrupt.

Ludwig stood with his arms crossed, leaning casually against the wall, his eyes half–lowered, avoiding everyone’s gaze.

Dominic’s leg was definitely cut. The blood had already dried, forming a dark crimson crust along the wound. Fortunately, it was just a surface injury–not life–threatening on its own.

But that wasn’t the real issue. The real damage lay in the muscle; one area had clearly been severely crushed. If it wasn’t treated in time, the muscle would start to atrophy… or worse, become necrotic.

If it reached that point, amputation might be the only option.

Jean didn’t speak her thoughts aloud, but Dominic could hear them in her silence, see them in her eyes. A flicker of surprise flashed in his gaze. Why did Jean seem to know so much about medicine? When has she learned all this? Or has she been keeping it hidden all along?

Dominic realized he didn’t know his sister nearly

lifted his lips slightly, feigning curiosity. “Is it that

face was tense. When she finally looked up, her eyes were sharp with concern. “Your leg was crushed under something heavy. It’s

expression suddenly eased. She smiled. “Don’t worry,

was confidence in

help asking. “You seem to

“I don’t remember you ever learning this kind

got this.”

“I studied in secret. Is that a problem?” Then she turned to Ludwig and called, “Ludwig, hand me the

him and walked over. He opened it skillfully and pulled out exactly what Jean needed–something they’d prepared in advance before boarding

Jean said, taking the

was a medical kit fully stocked

Preparing for

flicker of doubt crossed Dominic’s dark

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