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Renee’s mother, Kaitlyn Carmichael, had fallen into a coma again. When Lina and Zuko arrived at the hospital,
Kaitlyn had already been wheeled into the emergency room.
Zennie and Seth, both medical professors, were coordinating the emergency response while doctors and nurses
hurriedly moved through the bustling corridor.
Lina went up to hug Renee, comforting her softly. “Don’t worry, Aunt Zennie and Uncle Seth are both experts in
their field. They said before that Aunt Kaitlyn’s condition hadn’t reached the point of needing a kidney transplant.
She’ll be fine!”
Renee couldn’t speak coherently.
Toph tried to explain, “Aunt Zennie and Uncle Seth mentioned that kidney disease is a complicated condition, even
though a kidney transplant wasn’t required at that time.”
Zuko frowned. “Didn’t they use specialized medicine already?”
Toph did not know what was going on either. He could only sit outside and wait.
After a while, the lights in the emergency room dimmed, and the group rushed over.
Zennie removed her mask and looked at them seriously. “My preliminary diagnosis is that this is a side effect of that
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtspecialized medicine.”
“What?”
Zennie elaborated, “Different medications have various side effects, some immediate, and others accumulate over
time. This medicine is effective for treating kidney conditions, but the patient’s body constantly changes. So, there’s
no such thing as an absolute miracle drug in the world.”
Zennie sighed softly. “As a doctor, I shouldn’t be saying this, but there’s an old saying we must believe. Life and
death are destined. It’s really like that sometimes.”
“Are you saying… my mom’s beyond help?” Renee’s legs weakened, and Toph supported her shoulder, holding her
in his arms.
“We’ll do our best,” Zennie reassured her. “Seth suggests consulting with an expert from abroad.”
Toph said anxiously, “Aunt Zennie, what kind of foreign expert are we talking about here? How can we get them to
come? I’ll make sure Aunt Kaitlyn recovers, no matter the cost!”
“Don’t worry,” Zennie reassured softly. “The expert is a renowned authority in nephrology. His name is Adam
Moran, and he was our mentor during our medical doctorates abroad. Inviting him is just a matter of sending an
email.”
Kaitlyn was sent to a VIP ward after leaving the emergency room. Zennie and Seth wasted no time in bringing
Adam in.
–
Adam immediately immersed himself in studying the medical reports, organizing consultations, and discussing
surgical plans at the hospital, even without adjusting to his jetlag after the flight.
Soon, Kaitlyn’s surgery was scheduled, with Adam as the lead surgeon and Seth and Zennie assisting throughout
the procedure.
Despite the surgery lasting the entire day, everyone breathed a sigh of relief when Adam emerged from the
operating room with a smile.
“Are you Ms. Carmichael’s daughter?” Adam inquired. He walked over to Renee, smiling affectionately at her. “Don’t
worry. Your mother is not in danger.”
Renee was overjoyed and tearful, her shoulders trembling. She was unable to form a complete sentence.
It was Toph who expressed their gratitude, bowing 90 degrees, which startled Adam.
“You don’t need to be so polite, young man!” Adam chuckled. “The surgery was successful, but there are a few
things I need to advise you all on. When a patient’s kidneys suddenly deteriorate, their physical condition definitely
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmwon’t fully recover to what it was before. So, you must be prepared for the long term.
“Furthermore, Zennie and Seth’s judgment was accurate. The patient didn’t need a kidney transplant, but this
sudden deterioration was something no doctor could predict. As for what might happen next time, it can only be
handled on a case-by-case basis.”
“Alright, we understand.” Zuko and Lina also sighed in relief. “Thank you, Doctor Moran!”
–
In the following days, Renee spent most of her time at the hospital, tirelessly caring for her mother.
Toph couldn’t bear to see her do it alone, so he arranged for the best nurses and attendants to work in shifts,
providing round-the-clock care.
He often accompanied Renee, taking her out occasionally to relax. He searched for trendy restaurants and
entertainment spots from various popularity lists, creatively surprising her.
Once, Toph even brought a complete set of hand care equipment, intending to give her a hand care spa.
Renee was moved and amused, saying she still needed to take care of her mother, so doing hand care was not
convenient.
“Who said it’s not convenient?” Toph raised an eyebrow. “Taking care of Aunt Kaitlyn doesn’t require your direct
involvement at all!”
“Toph…”
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