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Evelyn’s proposal was a bit dangerous.
After conferring with the other physicians, they all shook their heads, saying it wasn’t possible.
Some of the senior ones even scolded her for being reckless.
“Even if you’re Rowan’s student, you can’t be so careless. Don’t mess around with something you’re unsure about, clear?”
A single mistake, and Perry might not survive.
That was the worst outcome for any doctor, so nobody agreed.
For a while, Evelyn stood right in the line of fire.
No one was willing to gamble, and they all prayed she wouldn’t act rashly.
Rowan, who was protective as ever, stepped forward and pulled Evelyn to his side.
“You old man, what gives you the right to scold Evelyn? If you’re so brilliant, why don’t you figure out a cure?”
The senior doctor fell silent at that.
At this point, apart from Evelyn, the rest had no idea what to do.
The trouble was, the leech was lodged in a terrible position.
If the one in the windpipe slipped further down, it could cut off breathing, cause sudden respiratory collapse, and there’d be no chance to rescue him.
And even if someone attempted surgery, nobody dared to touch such a delicate spot.
“Look at you lot. No better ideas, but you can’t wait to shoot others down. What’s the point?”
Rowan sneered.
He turned to Evelyn and pounded his chest as he swore, “I believe in you. Forget them, I’ll take the blame.”
With a teacher like that, Evelyn couldn’t help but feel encouraged,
But encouragement aside, with so much pushback, nobody wanted to assist her during the operation.
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Attempting this procedure alone would be hard.
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“Listen, I know this method is new, but until we find something else, this surgery is fifty–fifty. At least Perry has a shot at living.”
If they just waited, he had no hope.
Forget the anemia; just the fluid building up in his belly would kill him miserably.
Everyone exchanged glances, but still no one volunteered.
Too much danger. They couldn’t risk it.
Some had just married and had children, with families relying on them. If they lost their jobs over this, what would happen to their households?
Others, like Rowan, were close to retirement.
If they retired normally, they’d have a pension and be comfortable.
But if they gambled on this surgery and failed, they’d be dismissed early and lose everything.
Who would want to spend their old age worrying about survival?
So, no one raised their hand.
“I’ll back you up,” Rowan said.
One of the cautious seniors tried to persuade him otherwise. “Why put yourself at risk? If our hospital can’t do it, transfer him to a bigger one in the city or Kingstead. What if this messes with your retirement?”
“If it does, then it does. You think I’m afraid?” Rowan barked.
“My wife’s loaded. If I lose my pension, I’ll just live off her!”
That side of him almost made Evelyn laugh out loud.
Her mentor could act like a clown sometimes, not much different from a comic.
The older doctor saw it clearly; since Evelyn was Rowan’s protégé, he’d risk his own reputation and career to defend her.
So, this attempt fell to the two of them.
By the end of the meeting, only Evelyn and Rowan were set on doing the operation.
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Rowan was worried she’d feel let down so comforted her, “I’ll find someone. I know plenty of doctors from my training days. I’ll ask for help. They’ll come.”
“Dr. Cook,” Evelyn lifted her eyes and gave him a gentle smile. “I know you trust me and have my back. But they’ve never seen this before, so it’s normal for them to be cautious. I don’t hold it against them.”
“Yeah, what can you do? Money and security–they have no choice but to bow.” Rowan didn’t resent them either.
Not everyone had savings.
Some doctors were so strapped for cash their underwear was patched up again and again, and they didn’t dare hang it outside to dry.
Evelyn got that.
“If we don’t have enough people, we’ll just have to manage and do the procedure ourselves,” she decided.
But first, she needed Perry’s approval.
No operation could proceed without the patient’s consent.
Evelyn explained to Perry all the risks and challenges.
Perry stayed quiet, biting his pale lips, saying nothing for a long time.
Evelyn thought he was afraid. After all, she couldn’t guarantee success.
Truthfully, no operation was ever guaranteed.
Some died from a cold, while others beat cancer and live to ninety–eight.
It was hard to know.
“I know this is a risk, but at least there’s a 50% shot. Think about it, I’ll give it everything I’ve got,”
Perry shook his head. “I’m not scared of dying.”
“Huh?” Evelyn was startled.
If he wasn’t afraid, why hadn’t he agreed to it?
Then Perry said, “Dr. Schmidt, even if it fails, I won’t blame anyone. I just want you to promise me one thing.”
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After hesitating, Perry whispered, “When you operate, please don’t let Myrtle come in, alright?”
Evelyn assumed.
The wound was in a private area, and he didn’t want Myrtle to see it.
But the next second, she realized she was wrong.
“Myrtle told me when she was young, she was bitten by a leech. She still has nightmares. If she sees one inside me during surgery, she’ll panic, and no one will calm her down in the operating
room.
“So, please let her wait outside. Just tell her I want to see her first when I wake
Clearly, Evelyn hadn’t understood their relationship.
She let go of her earlier thought and nodded at Perry. “I promise.”
up, okay?”
“Thank you, Dr. Schmidt.” Perry gave a weak smile, his pale face brightening like a flower in bloom.
Leaving the ward, Evelyn saw Philip coming back with food.
He was still in uniform, walking with a confident stride, looking like a scene out of a film.
All of a sudden, she remembered that stormy morning when Quade dragged her in tears to Philip, and how let down Philip had been by Quade.
Just like Perry, he hadn’t wanted to see that injury.
It seems when you truly care about someone, you can’t bear to watch them hurt.
But thankfully, Philip was getting better now.
And Perry would too.
Thinking of this, Evelyn straightened her coat and walked toward Philip.
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