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CHAPTER 7

Author: RaeV
last update Last Updated: 2024-01-19 21:00:34

MAEVE LILY...

I hastily entered the hospital lobby and found Dr. Cane in the reception area. "Doc! How is grandma now?!"

"Miss Lily, I am sorry for bringing you here like this. But it was urgent." While talking to my impatient state, he walked me to Grandma's ward. "Her condition is worsening and this time surgery is inevitable. Maximum a week, then she needed to undergo the valve replacement."

My heart tightened at his words. I tried to enter her ward, but Doctor Cane stopped me. "Miss Lily, you can't get inside now. She is under observation for 24 hours. You can see her tomorrow if everything is fine."

I paused and only watched her through the glass view. She was lying like a lifeless figure. It's painful for me to see her this way and do nothing.

"H-ow much will cost in surgery?" I muttered out the question, knowing whatever the amount was, I could not cover it in one pay. Still hoped.

"Around 170 thousand..."

And the last bit of my hope was shattered. No words came out of m
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