David remained in aa. In reality, he was awake, but the doctor had opted to keep him sedated to


    shield him from potential emotional distress.


    An hour psed, and Alyssa emerged from the room, nked by the hospital director and two medical


    professors. She wore a somber expression.


    Victor hurried over and inquired, “Lyse, how’s David?”


    The other family members, the secretaries, and the bodyguards surrounded the medical team as well.


    Frowning, Alyssa hesitated before delivering the grim news, “Uncle Victor, the situation is not optimistic.


    David has a severe fracture that’s challenging to mend. The chances of sessful healing are close to


    none, and there’s only a 20 percent probability of him ever walking again.”


    The Schmidt family seemed devastated by the revtion. If not for Josh and Daisy supporting Victor,


    he might have copsed.


    Only Jameson leaned against a corner of the wall out of everyone’s vision and grinned.


    “Ms. Alyssa, please save my brother’s legs, even if there’s only a one percent chance!” Josh pleaded


    with worry.


    “Of course. I will try my best since I am here,” Alyssa promised. A hint of hesitation lingered in her


    eyes.


    Victor sensed that she had some unspoken thoughts and urged, “Lyse, speak your mind!”


    She asked with a serious face, “Uncle Victor, are you sure that David’s leg fracture was caused by the


    ident?”


    The Schmidts were surprised by the question. Only Josh and Jameson looked pensive.


    Startled, Victor wondered, “What do you mean?”


    Alyssa began, “I treated multiple patients with bone fractures. I can tell the causes and even the


    specific blunt force that led to the injuries.”


    She then paused and lowered her voice, saying, “The fracture appears unnatural, almost deliberate-


    perhaps inflicted by an object like a metal rod.”


    Jameson’s expression darkened upon hearing that. His face turned white.


    Casting a nce at Jameson, Josh spected, “Ms. Alyssa, are you suggesting someone intentionally


    injured him after the ident?”


    Everyone gasped at the allegation


    “Dad, seel I knew something was off about David’s ident,” Daisy asserted indignantly


    Victor’s face fell as he struggled to grasp the reality


    Alyssa rified, “I don’t know for sure. I’m just highlighting my suspicions as a surgeon. I will perform a


    Surgery on David in an hour


    “It will be a long surgery, so Uncle Victor, you should go home or book a room at the KS World Hotel


    nearby, I’ll inform you right away when the surgery’s done.”


    Victor refused Alyssa’s thoughtful suggestion and insisted, “I’m not tired at all! I’ll wait here.”


    He grew fonder of his future daughter inw and resolved to get her married to his son no matter what


    it would take,


    The surgery extended longer than expected, running from 1 pm to 9 pm.


    Finally, the lights of the operation theater turned off. Alyssa emerged from the room with the help of an


    assistant. After hours of standing, she was drenched in sweat. Multiple towels were used to wipe away


    her sweat. Even her legs were shaking.


    Fortunately, she was able to sustain the demands as she was young and hardy.


    Jameson approached her and gently held her. “Lyse! It must have been tough for you. You’re tired,


    aren’t you?”


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    “I’m fine. The surgery matters the most. Uh-” Alyssa gasped as a fainting spell hit her. Her body


    trembled, and she struggled to stand.


    “Lyse, look out!” Jameson, concerned/she might copse, held her firmly by the waist.