“Miley, I’m giving up completely this time. There’s no forgiveness left in me.”
Her voice tinged with melancholy, she managed a sorrowful smile.
Seeing this, Miley refrained from prying any further. Softly, she offered, “It’s alright. You’re getting a divorce anyway. I’ll stay with you while we wait. Once your grandfather is better, we can start fresh in a new city.”
Stella remained silent.
After some time, the ward door swung open.
Out stepped a young man, adorned in a simple white lab coat. His demeanor was reserved yet poised, emanating a sense of cold elegance.
The man donned a pair of gold-rimmed glasses, his features strikingly handsome yet icy aura. Upon seeing Stella, he appeared momentarily taken aback.
Stella quickly rose to her feet and glanced at the nameplate affixed to his chest. Farris Barnes, Chief Physician.
“Dr. Barnes, how is my grandfather?” Stella asked anxiously.
Farris flipped open the medical record, maintaining a voice that was as composed as it was chilly.
“Immediate surgery is required for the patient. However, the procedure comes with its own risks, and the family needs to sign the agreement.”
His curt declaration visibly drained the color from Stella’s face.
Her lips quivering, she managed to ask, “What are the risks involved?”
Farris cast her an impassive glance before handing her a document.
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“Due to his age, the surgery carries a failure rate of approximately 40%. Should you consent, I will do my utmost to mitigate the risks.
Take your time to consider,” he stated methodically.
Scanning the document, Stella hesitated before posing another question.
“Is conservative treatment an option?”
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Farris was forthright.
“Conservative treatment is both protracted and less likely to yield substantial improvement. It would require constant caregiving, which I wouldn’t personally recommend.”
Gripping the document even tighter, Stella sank into a deep contemplation.
After a moment’s pause, she made her decision.
“We’ll proceed with the surgery.”
Farris nodded and presented her with the consent form.