Chapter 81
Mabel cried as she cursed, partly out of fear and partly out of frustration with Maria.
They had all agreed to expel Melody from the family so that even if Margaret died today, they wouldn’t be implicated.
But Maria was being very stubborn.
Despite Melody causing such a huge disaster, Maria was still protecting her, preferring to live with her rather than expelling Melody from the family entirely.
As a younger member, she couldn’t accuse Maria, so she vented all her anger on Melody.
If Maria wasn’t in the living room, Mabel would have rushed up and grabbed Melody’s hair.
Crying and cursing, Mabel’s tears made Russell’s already unsightly expression even more gloomy.
He must have been out of his mind to bring Melody back.
Mabel was right. Melody was someone who couldn’t bring him any benefits and would instead destroy his entire family.
Russell couldn’t bear it anymore, stood up, and walked over to Melody, grabbing her collar and cursing. “You shameless thing! Don’t you know your place? How dare you to boast about saving Margaret. Now she’s vomiting blood. How are you going to take responsibility? Can you take responsibility? Huh?”
Melody was lightweight, and with Russell’s tug on her collar, she was swung around, feeling dizzy after a short while.
Seeing this, Maria couldn’t bear it and stopped him. “Enough! It has already happened, and I am also responsible for this. Don’t scold her. Be careful not to drop her!”
Russell now wished he could just throw Melody to her death.
But since Maria had spoken, he had to let go, but when he did, he took the opportunity to push Melody to the side.
Melody didn’t find a point of support and fell to the ground unexpectedly, her buttocks aching.
But she didn’t even make a sound, enduring the pain as she stood up from the ground.
Russell now couldn’t stand Melody no matter how he looked at her. Seeing her fall to the ground and get up without a word, he felt even more suffocated.
He clenched his teeth and asked, “Do you know you’re wrong? If you know you’re wrong, go to the Swanson family and apologize right now!”
Russell still had some rationality left.
Since Melody could come back unscathed, it meant that Margaret hadn’t died yet. If he had taken this opportunity and gone to the Swanson family with gifts to apologize, it might save them.
Melody raised her head and looked at Russell indifferently. “I haven’t done anything wrong, so why should I apologize?
Russell’s eyebrows immediately furrowed into a line.
“What did you say?” He almost squeezed these words out from between his teeth.
Compared to the furious Russell. Melody appeared extremely calm. “I said I haven’t done anything wrong, so I won’t apologize.”
The next second, a loud–slap echoed through the hall.
Russell’s slap was full of strength as if he had accumulated all his anger into this one slap.
Melody’s cheek swelled up visibly at a speed visible to the naked eye. Her cheek was very painful, but she clenched her fist and didn’t make a sound.
It was this stubborn look that made Russell’s already surging anger even more intense. “You wicked girl, it looks like you still don’t know how to repent until now!”
Russell raised his hand and was about to slap Melody again.”
This time, Melody was fully prepared, waiting to receive Russell’s slap in her face again.
She didn’t want to dodge it because these two slaps would be very useful for her next plan.
However, the expected slap did not come down. Melody looked up in surprise and saw Maria had somehow gotten out of the wheelchair and was holding Russell’s wrist with all her strength.
Melody felt a warmth and touch in her heart. She even wanted to cry.
There was actually someone in this family who cared for her.
It was enough. She was very content.
Russell was also surprised to see Maria and quickly put down his hand. “Mom, how can you?…
“Shut up!” Maria said with a frown, I’ve said it. I’m also responsible for this. If you want to hit her, hit me too!”
Like Russell, Maria didn’t know the specific situation of the Swanson family.
But she was indeed responsible for this matter. If she had stopped Melody from the beginning, such a disaster would not have happened, so she couldn’t just sit by and let Russell scold and hit Melody.
Moreover, the way Melody pursed her lips and didn’t make a sound made Maria feel particularly distressed.
After all, Melody was just a young lady. When she was beaten, she didn’t even cry. How desperate and sad must she feel?
One should know that she just returned to this family and hadn’t really felt the warmth of family yet.
Maria felt more and more uncomfortable, directly shielding Melody in front of her.
“Mom!” Russell frowned tightly, but he didn’t dare to confront Maria directly.
Seeing this, Yolanda quickly gave Mabel a signal.
Understanding, Mabel subtly pinched her thigh hard, and the pain instantly brought tears to her eyes.
“Grandma!” Mabel approached Maria with a pitiful look and said “I know you like Melody, but I am also your granddaughter! You are favoring her now, but if something really serious happens to Margaret, it will bring disaster to our whole family!
Yolanda stepped forward at the right time and directly knelt in front of Maria.
She was a full-fledged performer, and not needing to deliberately pinch her thigh, tears flowed out just right.
She pleaded with a runny nose and tears. “Mrs. Maria, I beg you! No matter how hard my life is, it doesn’t matter, but Mabel can’t. She was raised delicately and can’t bear any hardship. You have seen Mabel grow up. I just ask you to pity Mabel and give this family a way out!”
Mabel bent her knees and also knelt on the ground with a thud.
The two cried more pitifully than each other. Russell couldn’t stand it, gritted his teeth, and said, “Mom, I promise you that I won’t hit Melody. But we must lock her up. If the Swanson family asks later, we at least have an explanation.”
Maria just felt a splitting headache.
How did this family become so fragile and not united at all?
“You, you…” Just as a few words came out of Maria’s mouth, Maria suddenly felt dizzy and actually fell straight back.
“Mom!”
“Grandma!”
The living room instantly became chaotic.
Melody was the first to react and helped Margaret, preventing her from hitting the back of her head on the ground.
But as soon as Melody had helped Margaret steady herself, Yolanda stepped forward and pushed Melody away, holding Maria herself and pretending to be concerned, asking, “Mrs. Maria, what’s wrong with you? Wake up!”
Russell was even more anxious and shouted directly, “Carl, Get the car ready quickly!”
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However, at that moment, Maria opened her eyes and said weakly. “I’m fine. I’m just a little tired.”
As she spoke, Maria weakly closed her eyes again.
Russell knew there was no major issue anymore and immediately let out a sigh of relief, instructing several strong servants. to help Maria into her wheelchair and push her back to her room.
Melody instinctively wanted to follow but was stopped by Mabel.
“Grandma is like this because she was angered by you! You better not appear in front of Grandma!”
Yolanda felt the same way, signaling to Russell with her eyes.
Russell immediately spoke up. “Guards! Lock her up in the backyard garage!”
The backyard garage had been abandoned for a long time, hadn’t been cleaned up for ages, and was filled with all kinds of clutter. Even the light was broken, flickering ominously, which was quite frightening.
Yolanda heard this and slightly curled her lips.
She had accidentally gone in once and found it particularly eerie because that place was where Melody’s biological mother’s body had been kept for seven days after her death.
That place was not even the servants wanted to enter, which was also the reason why it hadn’t been cleaned for so long. Now that Russell said he was going to lock Melody in there, it meant he had completely given up on Melody.
This was a good thing. It wouldn’t be long before she could drive Melody away.
No matter how much Maria defended Melody, for how long could she do so? The amount of mercury sulfide she had added to Maria’s medicine had been increased. According to the toxicity, Maria wouldn’t live more than two months at most.
However, what Yolanda was most afraid of now was that Melody’s treatment of Margaret would implicate the entire Fox family. If it really came to that, she could only divorce Russell and leave with Mabel.
Thinking back, she had worked so hard to marry into the Fox family, and now to leave, she was very reluctant.
She just hoped that Melody’s matter would not implicate her and her daughter.
Yolanda was scheming in her heart.
And the servants, hearing Russell’s order, were all hesitant to step forward for a while.
Firstly Melody was, after all, a young lady of the Fox family, and secondly, no one wouldn’t be terrified to go into that gloomy place.
If something went wrong, they couldn’t bear the responsibility.
Seeing this, Russell became furious instantly. “What! Now my words are useless?”
As soon as he spoke, the servants who had been hesitating had no choice but to step forward “Miss Fox, please come with us.
Melody coldly glared at the servants, who were startled and instinctively shrank back.
Why did Melody’s aura seem more terrifying than Russell’s?
Was it because Melody’s face was considered ugly?
After giving the servants a cold once-over, Melody didn’t look at them anymore but turned to Russell to confirm it. “Are you sure you really going to lock me up?
It was not that she was bragging, but Russell probably could not bear the consequences of locking her up.
Hearing the tone of Melody’s voice, Russell wanted to hit her again.
But before he could reach out, Melody spoke up on her own. “No need for them to take me, I’ll go by myself!
With that, she strode toward the abandoned garage in the backyard.
Russell gnashed his teeth in anger, but Maria’s condition wasn’t very good yet, and he couldn’t afford to discipline Melody. so he went to check on Maria first.
Mabel held back Yolanda, who was about to follow, and asked in a low voice, “Mom, with Melody locked up, will she still affect our family!”
Yolanda frowned and comforted. “Don’t worry. She won’t. The Swanson family, being in their current position, should be reasonable. Once Margaret dies, we’ll throw Melody and Maria under the bus. By that time, even if we are affected, we will recover quickly,”
The main business of the Swanson Group was real estate, while the main business of the Fox family was the Justalion Group left by Melody’s mother, Wilona, and the headhunting company that Russell ran himself.
The Justalion Group mainly focused on fashion design, and that headhunting company was so small that it had fewer than ten employees. Neither of these companies was related to real estate, and for the Swanson Group to target them, they would have to use connections.
Yolanda thought that the Swanson family wouldn’t be so ruthless as to completely annihilate them. After all, Melody and Maria alone would be enough for them to vent their anger.
There was one more thing Yolanda didn’t mention.
That is…
If the Fox family really lost all its future due to this incident, she would leave with Mabel and the wealth she had accumulated over the years.
But she wouldn’t do this unless it was absolutely necessary.
She just hoped that everything would go as she thought.
“Then… Mabel suddenly spoke up. “What if Melody really has medical skills and Margaret suddenly gets better?
Thinking of this possibility made Mabel feel hesitant and uneasy, and this unease grew stronger with Melody’s question to Russell. “Are you really going to lock me up?”
However, Yolanda sneered at this.
“You’re overthinking. That’s absolutely impossible!”
Yolanda curled her lips, thinking of Wilmot, and said, “You’re having this thought because of the incident with Wilmot, right? Being able to perform first aid is not the same as having medical skills. Margaret is critically ill and hasn’t been out for almost a year, which gives you an idea of how severe her illness is. Melody, without any self–awareness, dared to treat Margaret. How could you be confused as well?”
Mabel nodded, forcing herself to dismiss this thought.
She had seen Melody quickly diagnose Wilmot’s son with pneumothorax and then perform first aid, but her mother was right.
Being able to perform first aid was not the same as having medical skills.
Moreover, if Margaret’s illness could be cured by just anyone, the Swanson family would have already called in famous doctors to cure her, and it wouldn’t have come down to Melody.
This was clearly an incurable disease that no one could treat.
She was overthinking it.
Mabel took a deep breath, and her tense nerves finally relaxed.
“Alright, I’ll go see your grandma, and as for you, don’t you have a social dance class tonight? Get ready for your class.”
At the mention of social dance, Mabel couldn’t help but frown. As the last season’s top socialite of Silverlake, social dance was her weakest area.
She was well aware of her poor coordination and knew that no matter how much she practiced, she could never dance well. “Mom, with the situation at home, do I still have to attend class?”
She didn’t want to go learn dancing.
Yolanda’s face turned serious. “What nonsense are you talking about! Even if the sky falls, you must attend class. Only by improving yourself can you marry the person you want. Do you want to watch Melody snatch the man who belongs to you?”
“But isn’t Melody about to be finished?” Mabel muttered unhappily.
She felt that Ulric was already in her grasp, and marrying into the Swanson family was just a matter of time.
“That’s enough! You’re so stupid. Do you think Melody is your only competitor? If that were the case, it would be much easier to deal with.
Yolanda paused, then added, “Last year, you were only a few points behind the second place, and your weakness was in dance. With this year’s top socialite event coming up soon, all the socialites of Silverlake are preparing for it, and you must study seriously!”
Mabel was not keen on going to class, but under Yolanda’s coercion and persuasion, she had no choice but to agree, nodding and going upstairs to prepare her dance attire.
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At the site time, after Melody entered the abandoned garage in the backyard, the butler immediately snatched her phone and locked the garage door.
There were no windows in the garage, and as soon as the door was closed, it fell into a pitch–black darkness where one couldn’t see their hand in front of their face.
Hey! Turn on the light!” Melody banged on the door forcefully, making thuds.
But the only response she got was the butler’s cold voice. “Miss Melody, there’s no need to waste your energy. You’re in there to reflect, not to enjoy yourself. You should reflect on what you’ve done wrong!”
Melody clenched her teeth and said coldly. I don’t know whose orders you’re following, not even turning on the light for me. But don’t regret it!”
The butler sneered at the door. “Miss Melody, times have changed, and it’s you who should regret it.
With that, the sound of footsteps faded away.
Melody knew the butler had left.
She wasn’t in a hurry, felt her way to a sheet of cardboard, and sat down in a meditation posture.
Her master often meditated like this, saying it could eliminate distractions, and she imitated him by sitting in meditation.
Russell locking her up was something she had anticipated and was part of her plan.
She just didn’t know how Maria was doing. Being locked here, she had no idea what was happening outside.
Maria had defended her to this extent, and she was already overwhelmed with gratitude. She didn’t need Maria to do any more for her.
The only thing she could do for Maria now was to not cause any more trouble and cooperate with them to be locked up here, so that Yolanda wouldn’t have any more bad intentions and scheme against Maria as well.
Melody took a deep breath and then exhaled slowly.
She used to think that her master’s frequent meditation was useless, but she didn’t expect that meditation really works.
Her emotions quickly calmed down, and only her cheek could still feel the pain brought by Russell’s slap, while her heart was calm and cold.
At the moment of her rebirth, she was eager to get Russell’s paternal love in this life, but now, this desire had been completely erased.
No matter how many times she was reborn, Russell would always favor Mabel.
After Melody realized this, the last trace of reluctance in her heart was gone. Instead, she curled her lips, very curious about the expression on Russell’s face when he personally took her out of there.
That expression must be wonderful, right?
On the other side, Russell urgently called the family doctor to check on Maria’s condition.
It was not that he was unwilling to take Maria to the hospital, but Maria, like Margaret, was resistant to modern medicine. They were from the older generation and had more faith in traditional medicine.
This family doctor was skilled in both traditional and modern medicine.
At that time. Russell was reluctant to let the family doctor go, and it just so happened that several families in the same community wanted to hire a shared family doctor, so this doctor served multiple households.
The family doctor arrived quickly, and by then Maria had already woken up from her faint, but her mental state was still not very good. Her first question was, “Where is Melody?”
Russell felt a surge of frustration.
“At a time like this, you’re still concerned about that girl… I’ve left her to reflect on her actions in her room.”
Russell didn’t mention that he had locked Melody in a dark room to avoid Maria feeling sorry for Melody and asking him to bring her out.
Maria opened her mouth as if to say something, but in the end, she remained silent.
Reflecting on her actions in her room was better than being scolded or even beaten by Russell and Yolanda outside.
And in this matter, Melody was indeed wrong.
She should not have been so reckless in her youth and taken on the mess with the Swanson family.
But then again, was she herself free of selfish motives in this matter?
Maria sighed repeatedly, her spirit even more diminished.
Russell was anxiously waiting nearby, and only after the family doctor finished the examination did he hurriedly ask, “How is my mother?”
The family doctor shook his head and gave a look to Russell, indicating that they should talk outside.
However, Maria caught the exchange of glances between the doctor and Russell and said, “At my age, there’s nothing I can’t hear, Tell me directly in front of me.
Maria was insistent, and Russell had no choice but to let the family doctor speak directly.
The family doctor thought about his choice of words before speaking. “Your fainting spell just now was due to a sudden surge of anger causing high blood pressure. But the situation has improved a lot now. I’ll prescribe some antihypertensive medication for you, and you’ll be able to get up soon.”
Maria frowned. “I want to hear the truth.”
The family doctor hesitated for a moment, then said, “What I said earlier is indeed the truth, but the fact is, your fainting spell itself wasn’t a major issue. The problem is, you’re older and have too many health problems. During this examination, compared to the last one, your health has deteriorated even more. There are signs of organ failure…
Hearing this, Maria, even though she had mentally prepared herself, was still stunned for a long time before she could speak. “How long do I have left to live?”
The family doctor hesitated before speaking. “At most, no more than half a year.
Yolanda happened to enter the room just at that moment and heard these words, a slight smile forming at the corners of her mouth.
In fact, before she had administered the poison, Maria’s health was still quite good. Now, with Maria only having half a year to live, Yolanda felt that her difficult days were finally coming to an end, and she couldn’t help but feel pleased.
However, Yolanda quickly and adeptly concealed her inner glee, showing concern as she asked the family doctor, “Doctor, are you sure you haven’t made a mistake? Why don’t you take Mrs. Maria’s pulse again?”
“I am not mistaken. The pulse indicates that…
“Enough” Russell interrupted the family doctor, frowning as he said, “Go and prepare the medicine.”
“Yes!” The family doctor nodded, realizing he had said too much, and quickly left the room to avoid getting involved in any potential trouble.
“Mom… Russell held Maria’s hand and said, “Don’t listen to the doctor’s nonsense. They just like to scare people. Moreover, this doctor’s medical skills are quite ordinary. I will find you a better doctor in a few days, prescribe you the best medicine, and you will soon be able to travel around and relax as you did a few years ago.”
Maria closed her eyes and did not respond to this. Instead, she said with some fatigue, I want to rest for a while. Please leave.”
Russell wanted to say something but stopped. Yolanda, noticing this, took Russell’s hand and said, “Mrs. Maria is tired. Let her rest. Don’t disturb her.”
Russell then did not continue to speak and left the small courtyard where Margaret lived with Yolanda.
As soon as they were out, Yolanda couldn’t wait to remind Russell. “Russell, you must understand the seriousness of the situation. Once Margaret passes away, our family will definitely be held responsible, and then we will be completely finished! It would be better to follow Mrs. Maria’s previous suggestion and let them bear all the responsibility…
Russell’s face darkened as he said, “Stop talking. I know what’s important and what’s urgent.”
Russell was filial, but he was also selfish.
He cared about himself more than he cared about Maria.
If it was really necessary, he would push Maria and Melody out, but ideally, he would only push Melody.
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Upon thinking of Melody, Russell’s teeth itched with anger.
He couldn’t understand it. Back then, Wilona was known as the number one beauty in the country and also founded the Justalion Group. She could be said to be a being with both beauty and wisdom.
How could the daughter she gave birth to be ugly and foolish, and on top of that, only cause trouble!
Russell bit his teeth and said, “Instruct everyone, before the people from the Swanson family come to make trouble, don’t give Melody anything to eat. We must show some attitude so that the Swanson family can vent their anger.”
Yolanda had already planned to do this, but in front of Russell, she still pretended to be distressed, “We don’t know how many days Margaret can hold on. If she can still hold on for ten days or half a month, wouldn’t Melody starve to death? Why not give her a little something to eat?”
Russell shook his head. “You are just too kind-hearted! She made a mistake, and it is right to be punished. Besides, if she could really starve to death, it would be great! She would be making up for her crimes!”
Yolanda listened to Russell’s words, and her heart was already full of joy.
This time, Melody had truly lost all the fatherly love from Russell. As long as the Fox family could get through this disaster. Mabel would become the only young lady of the Fox family.
At that time, if she used the engagement to threaten, the Swanson family would have to obediently marry Mabel into their family.
Everything was developing in a good direction.
Yolanda nodded with a pretense of reluctance. “Well, let her be hungry for a few days first. It’s good to teach a naughty child a lesson.”
Russell became even more disgusted with Melody when he heard this.
“At the age of getting married, how can she still be a child? Look at Mabel. Has she caused me any trouble over the years?”
Yolanda quickly comforted Russell, but in her heart, she was a bit guilty.
In fact, over the years. Mabel had developed the full temper of a noble young lady and had caused a lot of trouble, but each time, Yolanda would help Mabel deal with it without telling Russell, so Russell thought Mabel had been worry-free since she was young.
In this way, three days passed, and the door of the abandoned garage was never opened. Melody stayed in the dark for three days.
As she had anticipated, no one in the Fox family gave her food.
She opened the water and compressed biscuits she had bought in advance and ate sparingly every day.
But even though she was already very economical, as time passed, the water and biscuits had all been eaten up.
It was not that she didn’t want to bring more, but bringing more would be discovered.
On the third day, she was so thirsty that it felt like her throat was on fire, but she endured it.
She calculated the time. Tomorrow would be the last day. She just needed to hold on for this one more day.
Melody bit her lip tightly and didn’t knock on the door for help.
There wouldn’t be anyone coming anyway. It was better to save her strength and conserve her energy.
But staying in the dark for so long, coupled with the extreme lack of food and water, by the fourth day, she didn’t even have the strength to meditate. She could only lie on the cold, damp ground, her mind starting to feel delirious.
As a doctor, she was very clear that she was dehydrated and catching a cold, and upon touching her forehead, it seemed she was starting to have a fever as well.
If someone from the Swanson family didn’t come soon, she was afraid she wouldn’t be able to hold on much longer.
Meanwhile, at the Swanson family, just as Melody had said when she left the Swanson family four days ago after the second course of treatment began. Margaret would vomit blood every time she took her medicine, but each time she vomited blood, her spirit was better than the last.
Ramon was initially worried that the vomiting of blood indicated the disease was getting worse, until he watched as Margaret’s bloated belly, which was as big as a balloon, slowly deflated, and her spirit became more and more radiant, his hanging heart gradually settled.
By the morning of the fourth day, when Margaret got up to use the bathroom, she lifted her clothes and was surprised to find that her stomach was no longer swollen, almost the same as before she got sick.
Margaret exclaimed with joy like a child. “My stomach, my stomach…”
The servant, hearing the noise, thought Margaret’s condition had worsened and hurriedly pushed the door open.
After understanding the situation, the servants were also so excited that tears filled their eyes, and they rushed to inform Ramon of the good news.
Ramon had originally planned to stay in Silverlake for only two days and then leave, but because he was worried about Margaret’s condition, he postponed all his travel plans and handled his official duties in his study.
Upon hearing the servant’s report, he immediately showed his joy, leaving behind the laptop that was still in a video conference, and rushed to Margaret’s room.
By the time he arrived. Ken had already received the news first and was asking Margaret, “Are you still feeling any discomfort? Such as shortness of breath, lack of energy, and so on?”
“No, I’m doing very well. I felt like I could run yesterday.” Margaret, who had a good sense of humor, joked while being happy. Today, I am even better. Maybe I can go out now and run a marathon.”
“Grandma… Ken looked helpless, but he was happy inside.
Margaret’s willingness to joke again indicated that she was truly on the mend.
Seeing this, Ramon also revealed a look of relief.
Feeling ignored, Ramon lightly coughed to assert his presence and said, “I didn’t expect Melody’s medical skills to be truly impressive. Mom, once you’re feeling better, we’ll visit her to express our gratitude and apologize for my previous mistrust.”
“There’s no need to wait. Today just happens to be the fourth day Melody mentioned. Since she isn’t here, I’ll go see her myself and have her take my pulse again.”
Eager to get out, Margaret instructed the servant to find her clothes for going out.
She had been cooped up in her room for half a year, and no one wanted to go outside and see the world more than her, and no one was more grateful to Melody.
After all, when she thought she was pregnant, she had even contemplated suicide and was prepared to act on it.
Now, she felt like she had been brought back from the dead She must personally thank Melody.
Ramon was still concerned about Margaret’s health, but under her insistence, he could only nod in agreement.
“Then, Mom, you should get ready and dress up. It’s been a long time since you’ve done your hair and makeup. I prepare some gifts for the Frax family.”
“Alright, give more! Don’t let them think we’re stingy Margaret specifically instructed. “Especially the gift for Melody, it should be the most generous.
“Yes, I understand Ramon needed, then looked at Ken and said, “You come with me to buy the gift. You’re close to her, better at choosing some things she might like.
“Okay! Ken rarely didn’t give his father a stern look, clearly in a good mood as well.
News of Margaret’s recovery quickly reached Astrid and Ulric’s ears.
During this time, Astrid had been busy finding doctors to treat Ulric’s leg ailment, and thinking Margaret was sure to die, so she didn’t pay attention to this dying person at all.
Ulric had the same mindset. He didn’t even bother to pretend like before, not even visiting Margaret these past few days.
When they received the butler’s call, Astrid and Ulric were meeting with a very authoritative orthopedic doctor in the country.
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The first call from the servant, Astrid hung up directly, turning her head to inquire with the doctor with concern. “Claude. how is my son’s condition? What are the chances of recovery?
Claude was a well–known orthopedic expert in the country. He could tell how to treat many bone diseases at a glance, and could even accurately judge how many days the patient would be well.
But looking at Ulric’s CT report, he was silent and frowned, and after a while, he said with a puzzled tone. “It shouldn’t be…
Astrid suddenly became nervous.
“What shouldn’t it be? Is it my son’s leg… Astrid said, and her face began to turn pale.
Ulric was more patient, patted Astrid on the shoulder, and said. Don’t be nervous. Wait for Claude to finish reading the report.”
“Okay,” Astrid nodded nervously
The matter of the legs being disabled was her idea. If it really made her son disabled for life, she would never forgive herself in this life.
Claude was also a calm person. After carefully reading all the examination reports, he asked his doubts, “Your situation is not particularly serious. If you started rehabilitation training after the surgery a few years ago, it should be completely fine now. Why do you still need a wheelchair now?
Astrid heard this, and for a while, she felt a bit guilty. “That’s because, because…..
“Claude.” Ulric saw that Astrid couldn’t even answer a complete sentence, and directly answered himself, “At first, I thought there was no need for rehabilitation training, so I kept dragging it on, only occasionally doing rehabilitation when I had time, so it dragged on until now.
“Foolish!” Claude shook his head with great regret and said. “The doctor who operated on you at the beginning is really irresponsible! Doesn’t he understand that if you miss the best recovery period, it will be very difficult to recover later?”
Ulric coughed lightly and asked, “So, Claude, if I find you to do rehabilitation now, what are the chances of recovery? How long will it take to recover?”
Claude looked embarrassed “Well…”
“You can tell me directly. It doesn’t matter. I’ve heard the same words many times these days, and it doesn’t matter to hear it again. My legs, can they really not recover?”
Claude nodded and shook his head. “It’s not completely impossible. It can only be said that the difficulty is very great, and the chances are very low.
Astrid nearly fainted upon hearing those words.
To think that Claude, the most authoritative orthopedic doctor, had said so, Ulric’s legs might as well be almost impossible to recover.
“Ken, that bastard!” Astrid gnashed her teeth with hatred.
The resentment she had shown before was actually fake, because Ulric’s legs were actually disabled by himself, and he framed Ken for it.
But at this moment, her anger was real. If it weren’t for Ken’s existence, they wouldn’t have to do such a thing that harmed themselves more than Ken.
At this moment. Astrid had completely forgotten that the decision not to do rehabilitation was also their own.
“But, Claude suddenly said again. “If you seek treatment from a doctor in traditional medicine, the chances of recovery will greatly increase.”
“A doctor in traditional medicine?” Astrid scoffed. “Even if you can’t cure it, how can someone in traditional medicine cure it.
“No.” Claude said seriously “We modern people are too dependent on modern medicine now. Modern medicine does indeed work quickly, but traditional medicine has such a long history. It is actually not to be underestimated. If you can find a master of acupuncture in traditional medicine who knows the nine–line acupuncture, it may not even take three months to recover Mr. Swanson’s legs
Astrid was stunned. “Really?”
She had very little trust in traditional medicine, but Claude had no need to deceive her, and she could only go to find a doctor in traditional medicine, as a last resort.
“Those who know the nine–line acupuncture are very few, and many people haven’t even heard of it. If you find it, please let me know. At that time, I will cooperate with traditional medicine acupuncture treatment, and make modern rehabilitation training for Mr. Swanson’s situation. At that time, the combination of traditional and modern medicine will definitely be twice the result with half the effort. Claude said a lot, but what he didn’t say was that an old friend he knew would know the nine–line acupuncture.
Unfortunately, that old friend had been living in seclusion in the mountains for more than ten years, and even Claude couldn’t contact him.
“Okay, we understand.”
“Thank you. Claude.”
The two said goodbye to Claude. Astrid pushed Ulric’s wheelchair out the door, and once again received a call from the butler.
Astrid was in a foul mood, and seeing the three missed calls from the butler only added to her irritation. Upon answering, she lashed out at the phone. “Are you calling to rush me to death Don’t you know I’m helping Ulric find a doctor?
The hospital corridors were filled with people, and even though this wasn’t Silverlake, there would surely be someone who recognized them.
Ulric frowned and turned his head to give Astrid a warning look. Only then did Astrid suppress her anger, walking out of the hospital while lowering her voice to ask, “What on earth happened?”
“Something big has happened!” The butler didn’t care about being scolded by Astrid just now and said in a hurry, “You and Mr. Ulric need to come back quickly!”
Astrid curled her lips.
They were inside the elevator, and it was only the two of them, so Astrid wasn’t afraid of being overheard and spoke bluntly. “Nothing is more important than finding a doctor for Ulric right now unless Margaret has come back to life.”
The butler paused for a moment, and Astrid finally sensed something was wrong. Her pupils contracted, and her voice Irembled as she asked, “No, she can’t really have been cured, can she?”
The butler finally spoke. “Yes, Mrs. Astrid. Margaret’s illness suddenly cleared up, and her belly didn’t look swollen at all. now. She’s preparing to go to the Fox family to express her gratitude!”
“What?”
The elevator door had already opened, arriving at the lobby on the first floor.
But Astrid didn’t notice at all, only asking sharply. “What did you say? Say that again!”
The butler quickly repeated it, then added, “Mr. Ramon and Mr. Ken are now going to the Times Building to buy gifts for the Fox family. You and Mr. Ulric need to hurry back!”
The call ended, and Astrid stood there in a daze, repeating words in a daze. “Impossible, impossible…”
It was absolutely impossible!
How could that country bumpkin girl really have such amazing medical skills?
Ulric was also shocked and confirmed with Astrid. “Is Margaret’s illness really cured?”
Astrid came to her senses, pale-faced, and replied, “That’s what the butler said, but how could this be possible? Wasn’t she still coughing up blood a few days ago?”
Ulric was the first to calm down, raising his voice to remind Astrid. “Don’t stand there. We have to hurry back immediately.”
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