Chapter 887

Back in the capital, Charles had brought the renowned doctor, Dr. Lawson, to the Fisher estate for a consultation with Yvonne.

Dr. Lawson, well into his eighties, was a man whose face bore the marks of time, yet he still appeared healthy and had a gentle, kind demeanor.

Charles remained by Yvonne’s side, watching the doctor closely as he did his examination, barely breathing from the tension. He seemed even more anxious than Yvonne herself.

Noticing his intense gaze, Dr. Lawson huffed in mild annoyance. "What’s this? You don’t trust my skills? If you don’t believe in me, then why call me here?"

Feeling a bit guilty, Charles sheepishly rubbed the back of his neck and muttered, "It’s not that. I’m just worried about my wife’s health."

In truth, there was no one in the world who understood Yvonne’s condition better than Charles. This was precisely why he was so aware of how difficult her illness was to treat.

Yvonne’s symptoms weren’t particularly unusual, but her pulse felt strang