Chapter 504 Brother, I'm Taking the Child Back to China
Damian instinctively reached out to pinch the wound, stopping the blood flow. This very action brought Jessica to his side, and the two were almost touching.
He was in a wheelchair, looking down, while she was squatting on the ground, looking up.
Their breathing became tense in an instant.
Damian looked at the wound on her finger and frowned, "Don't move, I'll call the doctor."
Jessica was stunned, her eyes suddenly blurred.
Had she finally seen hope after waiting for so long?
Months of bedside companionship, caring for him despite her hardships, even when the doctors said he might never wake up, she never gave up.
She hypnotized him every night, softly whispering her name to him. Had she finally embedded herself into his subconscious?
Damian saw her red eyes. "Does it hurt a lot?"
Jessica shook her head, feeling a sweetness she had never felt before, "It's not that painful."
To receive Damian's tenderness, she would be willing to lose a finger.
Meanwhile.
After celebrating Todd's birthday, Ashley drove home with her parents.
Natalia was also granted a rare permission to reunite with the family.
Little Happy had a cute sister to play with, and the smile never left his proud face.
Natalia was talkative and sweet, completely different from Happy, making the living room especially lively.
The children were playing with toys, while the adults sat nearby, discussing important matters in hushed tones.
Blair's eyes were wet, and she couldn't help but cry, "Mom, Natalia's illness might be incurable."
They had tried every possible method, visited renowned doctors, and spent almost all their savings on Natalia's illness.
If it weren't for Ashley sending them money over the past few years, Natalia wouldn't have survived until now.
Ashley held Blair's hand, knowing that words of comfort were too pale, but still had to find a way to console her, "No, Natalia is very lucky, she will be fine! The doctors said she could only live until three, but now she's five and doing well, right? Medicine is advancing, there will be a way!"
Natalia's illness was strange because the cause couldn't be found, and no treatment plan could be formulated. They could only maintain the balance of red and white blood cells through regular blood transfusions three times a week.
Todd mentioned Natalia's illness with a worried face, "We've tried all treatments, even Dr. Albert personally treated her, but why hasn't there been any improvement?"
Speaking of Albert, Ashley said, "Dad, I saw Albert's mentor, Martin, in the States. Mr. Collins is renowned for his exceptional medical skills, surely better than Albert's. Maybe he can help?"
Hearing this, Blair's desperate eyes suddenly brightened, "Really? Mr. Collins is willing to see patients? Didn't Albert say his mentor retired and doesn't see anyone?"
Highly skilled doctors often have quirks, and not everyone can persuade them.
Ashley didn't want to explain too much, to avoid accidentally involving Damian, so she vaguely said, "I've met him, and we have some rapport. Maybe he'll do me a favor."
Todd was incredulous, "Albert said his mentor has a very peculiar temper, it might be difficult..."
Suddenly, Happy's voice came from the living room, "Mommy! Sister!"
Dorian heard the voice and ran out, then saw Natalia with a nosebleed, her small body curled up on the carpet, "Natalia!"
Two hours later, at the hospital.
The doctor gave Natalia another blood transfusion, finally pulling her back from the brink of death once again.
They had lost count of how many times they had been through such heart-stopping moments.
Blair's face was pale, holding Natalia's hand and crying uncontrollably, "Natalia, I'm sorry, I didn't give you a healthy body, it's all my fault."
Dorian hugged Blair's shoulders. If anyone should apologize, it was him. This ill-fated child also had to hide from enemies, living in constant fear, "Natalia will be fine, she will be fine."
Blair Ember leaned into Dorian's arms, covering her mouth and crying.
Ashley watched them, her heart aching.
How could this be?
Couldn't fate spare them just once?
Why did it have to torment Natalia over and over again?
She couldn't wait any longer. Ashley decided immediately, "Dad, I'll visit Albert tomorrow. Since foreign treatments aren't working, we have to try any method, no matter how slim the chance."
After careful consideration, Todd agreed with Ashley's view, "I'll go with you."
"I'll go with Ashley. Your health isn't good, stay home and wait for news."
The next morning, Ashley and her brother visited Albert.
In the most renowned private clinic on Dragon Soaring Avenue, Albert heard about Natalia's condition and could only shake his head helplessly, "My medical skills are still lacking, I'm really at a loss. I've been pondering it for years, but it's truly regrettable."
Ashley asked, "What about your mentor? Could his skills possibly overcome this challenge?"
Albert shook his head, not because of the medical skills, but because he doubted Martin's willingness. Martin had been retired for years and might not be willing to help. "My mentor doesn't save just anyone. Even though you have some rapport with him, such a complex condition would require a lot of effort. Besides, my mentor has always disliked complicated favors."
Dorian had no other options and could only pin his hopes on Martin, unwilling to give up the last attempt, "Mr. Sanchez, please, for the sake of your friendship with my father, help my daughter. She's only five. If we lose her, our family..."
He couldn't continue, his voice choked with emotion.
Albert had a long-standing relationship with the Astor family, having helped Todd and his wife with insomnia and mental issues years ago. He had watched Natalia grow up and couldn't bear it. "My mentor is currently treating a special patient, fully dedicated to them. He definitely won't want to be distracted."
So, Martin was willing to treat her?
No matter who that special patient was, human life was important, and surely some accommodation could be made.
Ashley said, "Brother, please step out for a moment. I need to talk to Mr. Sanchez."
In that conversation, Ashley recounted almost everything that happened in Coastal City.
The shocking and strange stories she heard back then still made her blood boil when she spoke of them today.
She hadn't intended to use that family history to gain Albert's sympathy, but given the circumstances, she had no choice but to shamelessly recount the grudges of the previous generation.
Albert was stunned, silent for a long time.
The grudges of the previous generation had finally been resolved. The decades-long burden had been lifted, and Martin had finally let go. Perhaps that was why he was willing to treat patients.
Finally, he said, "I'll write a letter, please take it to him."
With Albert's handwritten letter, Ashley left the private clinic.
Although Natalia had regained consciousness after the rescue, her condition was still unstable.
The doctor said, "The current treatment methods are becoming less effective. The child is at constant risk of life-threatening situations. The family should prepare for the worst. I'm sorry, we've done our best."
The hospital room was deathly quiet.
Blair couldn't even cry anymore, just staring at the unconscious Natalia, tears streaming down her face.
Ashley said, "Brother, I'll take Natalia back to the States to see Mr. Collins."
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