Brandons soothing words halted Natalies tears. She looked at him,uncertainty in her eyes,and asked, You didnt lie to me, did you? Can you really handle it yourself?
Natalie might have lost her memory of the past, but her days with Brandon had taught her well about his nature.
He was a manwhopreferred to shoulder burdens alonebearingallthe harm and pressure,thencalmlycomfortingand protecting her.He was adamant about keeping her worry-free.
This very quality,however,made her ache for him even more.
She wantedmorethantobe shielded; she longed to support him too.
She yearned to protect this near-perfect man someday, to give him a moments rest in her embrace.
Brandons slenderfingers gently wiped her tears as he reassured her with a serious tone,If you dont believe me, you can call Sean;
hell tell you everything hes uncovered.
Natalies sniff was followed by a puzzled,Who is Sean?
It was only then that the realization hit Brandon-Natalies lost memory meant she couldnt recall anyone or anything from before.
A pang of pain briefly crossed his heart,hidden by his composed expression He explained with a gentle smile,Sean is my assistant;my right hand man. If you have any doubts,ask him. He wont deceive you.
His determination almost convinced Natalie. Still, she resolved to call Sean later to confirmWell, since you said so, Ill reluctantly believe you once.But Im calling Sean If you lie Ill never speak to you again.
Dont worry.I wontlietoyou, Brandon promised, his smile playing on his lips as he playfully tousled Natalies hair.
Angrily, Natalie swatted his hand away.Dont mess up my hair! The doctor who examined me wants you Go in Wait here, Brandon saidhis spirits lifted as he ruffled her hair again,the gloom of earlier commotion forgotten Brandon! Natalie glared at him, hands on her hips, her voice tinged with anger. I wont talk to you anymore!
Okay, okay, I wont tease you, Brandon conceded, laughing. He handed her his phoneI have Seans number. Call him yourself. Ill go. He waved to Frank and led him to the next room to find the doctor.
Once Brandon was gone,Natalie dialed Sean, carefully inquiring about the information hed gathered. Learning that Brandons words were true, she finally exhaled a sigh of relief. Her body relaxed and a smile of genuine contentment graced her face.
The nurse handed a glass of water to Natalie. Noticing the serene lookonher face, she couldnt resist her curiosity. Mrs. Larson, has Mr. Larson really been falsely accused?
Realizing the potential rudeness of her question, she hastily added,Dont misunderstand; its not that I doubt Mr. Larson. Im simply curious, given that the rumor about his involvement in a murder has caused quite a stir. The details online were so vivid, it almost seemed real. Natalies faith in Brandon was unshaken, and she replied with sparkling eyes, Brandon is a good man; he wouldnt killanyone. We have evidence,and we willsoon prove his innocence. The nurses eyes widened, excitement in her voice as she asked, Really? Mr. Larson truly didnt kill anyone?
Natalies smile was warm and confident as she nodded.Of course,I know hes innocent.
Thats wonderful, the nurse said, patting her chest in relief. Her voice was filled with genuine happiness. Ive always admired Mr. Larson. Hes handsome, capable; hes everything one could want. When I saw those reports online, my heart nearly broke. Im glad he hasnt disappointed me.
Pride swelled in Natalie as she reassured her,Dont worry; he wont let you down!
The two women continued to chat, the mood light and cheerful, a stark contrast to the atmosphere in Franks office.
The atmosphere was heavy in Franks office, suffocating and making it difficult to breathe. LookingatNataliesxaminationreport, Brandons face slowly darkened. His tone was calm, but everyonepresentcould feel his surging emotions.You dont recommend any medication?What do youmean? he asked strictly.
The doctors Frankinvited toexamine Na
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talie were all experts in their fieldThey were used to praise and flattery by people in their industry.
However, whenfaced withlBrandons intimidating presence, they didnt dare to be arrogant. All doctors had their heads down, fearing to be the first to speak.
Brandon gripped the report so tightly that he almost crushed it.The room became deadly silent. In a low and oppressive voice,he ordered,Speak.
The doctors exchanged glances,and the oldest and most prestigious one stepped up. Sighing helplessly, he said, Mr. Larson, Mrs. Larsons physical condition is Its really bad. Most of the data showed signs of abnormality. The reason why she can still function is because her body has reached a strange equilibrium. If we casually prescribe her medication, it will likely to disturb the equilibrium..
The other experts nodded and began to explain.Mrs. Larsons physical data is too strange. We have been working in the hospital for so many years, but we have never seen such conditions.Although Mrs. Larsons abnormal equilibrium works at the moment, it may break at any time. We just dont know when.
Our best recommendation is to keep the balance and put her under observation. This approach has the lowest risk.
Shut up! Brandon hollered. He didnt have the. patience to listen to the experts nonsense. He glared at the one who spoke first and asked coldly,What will happen if I insist on letting Natalie receive treatment? Whats the probability of a successful treatment?
The oldest doctor thought for a moment and shook his head. I dont recommend her to receive treatment. Although the chance of recovery is fifty percent, if the treatment fails, her physical condition will worsen. She might even lose consciousness and go into a coma. Brandons face darkened. He clenched his fists and tried his best to suppress the rage in his heart. Is there no other way? he asked painfully.
The doctor checked the data on his laptop and shook his head. We suggestputting the patient under observation now.Otherwise, the consequenceswill beunimaginablehe answered firmly.
Frank sighed and pattedBrandonon the shoulder.Brandon,dont worry.Natalie is lucky enough to have been able tobalance her conditions till now. Lets heed these expertsadvice and observe her for the time being,he comforted.
The corner of Brandons mouth twitched, and his slightly red eyes were filled with despair. He moved his lips and whispered in a deep and hoarse voice,The probability is too low
He had to do something. He didnt want anything to happen to Natalie, which would plunge her into a coma.
But the probability was so low
But if he didnt do anything, he could only live in fear of losing Natalie at any time too.
His mind was in a mess. Additionally, the thought that Natalie might leave at any moment made his heart ache. He felt unbearable and almost suffocated.
Just then, a younger doctor scratched his head and said,To be honest, I saw a case similar to Mrs. Larsons last year. The patient overdosed, and her examination report showed many abnormalities too.
Brandon turned to the young doctor and asked hoarsely, How is that patient now?
The doctor said regretfully,The patient is now in a coma. She has been lying in bed for more than three years and has yet to recover. She is a beautiful girl and only twenty years old. She hasnt even finished college, and now, her whole life is destroyed..