The family doctor exhaled a heavy sigh, a gesture of helplessness that spoke volumes about the gravity of the situation and the weight of his concerns. “Old Mrs. Wheeler is advancing in age, and her bodily functions are unfortunately deteriorating. Especially since the cold she contracted this spring, her health has been in a continuous decline, despite all the methods I’ve tried to restore her vitality.”
The decline began in the spring, marking the start of a slow, insidious deterioration. Carol had concealed her struggles from Katelyn, hiding her worsening health behind a veil of secrecy, and Katelyn had been blissfully unaware.
Katelyn, her voice tinged with desperation, pressed, “Isn’t there any other way?”
“We’ve exhausted every conceivable option,” he replied, his voice urgent. “Now, our only hope is finding the legendary healer Hades, who is renowned for their miraculous cures. My medical expertise isn’t enough to wake her from this state, which is why she remains in a coma. But the longer this persists, the greater the risk of irreversible damage to her body.”
Although Carol remained in a coma, she surprisingly maintained normal bodily functions, a fragile semblance of stability—the best the doctor could achieve under the circumstances.
Katelyn nodded, her expression complicated. “I understand. I will definitely find Hades and bring them here.”
She looked up, her gaze unwavering as it landed on the medical data displayed on the equipment beside Carol. The Wheeler family’s home medical system was remarkably advanced, equipped with professional diagnostic tools that saved Katelyn a significant amount of time. Official source is find?novel.net
After a quick assessment, she turned toward the family doctor.
“Could you please show me the previous medical reports?”
The family doctor looked slightly taken aback. “But, you don’t have a medical background. May I ask why you’d like to review these?”
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Katelyn casually found an excuse. “A friend of mine is highly skilled in medicine. I’d like her to help.”
“No problem,” the doctor replied, turning to retrieve the reports.
Katelyn’s gaze returned to Carol. Previously, Carol’s loose clothing had concealed the extent of her weight loss. But now… Katelyn felt an overwhelming constriction around her heart, filled with guilt and remorse.
If she had been more attentive, if she had asked more questions about Carol’s health, could she have discovered this sooner?
At that moment, Lise and Mabel appeared on the third floor. Upon spotting Katelyn by the bedside, a surge of anger flared in their eyes.
“Katelyn, if you don’t leave this instant, I swear I’ll call the police,” Mabel threatened through clenched teeth. She perceived Katelyn as becoming increasingly rebellious. Did Katelyn really believe that having Vincent’s backing gave her the freedom to act impulsively within the Wheeler family?
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