Chapter 75: Tears of Sadness and Joy

After Clive was unceremoniously escorted outside by armed guards silence ensued in the wardroom again. The doctor was not interested in the family drama so he kept working on the bleeping machines and writing down notes on his notepad. Maria had her son's hand and Lilian was still by her side. Keeping her company, determined not to leave her friend out in the cold to be devoured by sadness and pity. Hopefully she was swimming in a wave of emotions instead of drowning in them because those were such strong waves all at once.

"Doctor, he is my heir and I don’t need any introduction. Please tell me you can save him right?"

"I will try my best"

"Your best is not enough, if you can't let me take him to someone who can assure me his wellness we don’t have time for guess work"

"He can't travel in this condition sir, like I said we will try our best to keep him alive. Have some patience and faith in us"

"Faith? Are you kidding me right now!"

"Leo, calm down" Lilian had to leave Maria and calm