Love You Enough to Leave You

Chapter 180 I Will Jump If You Leave

When Olivia and Owen arrived at Robert’s office as summoned, he directed them to the sofa. When they had settled down, he said solemnly, “Olivia, Owen, there’s something I have to discuss with you.”

Olivia answered briskly. “Robert, did you call us here to talk about Amelia?”

Robert glanced at their expectant faces, then nodded. “That was my intention. Amelia’s injuries from the accident were more severe than I expected. We’re lucky that the baby survived and is unharmed. However, Amelia has multiple fractures all over her body, and a few of her organs have been damaged. Most significantly, there’s a blood clot in her brain that’s compressing her nerves. If the blood clot doesn’t disperse on its own, even if she regains consciousness, she remains at risk of going blind.”

In that instant, Olivia felt as if her blood was draining from her body. She felt her hands and feet grow clammy.

“Robert, you’re not serious, are you?” The woman tried to summon a smile but succeeded only in producing a hideous grimace. “This isn’t a joke.”

Reluctantly, Robert affirmed, “Olivia, I wish it was too. We’ve known each other for so many years. You should know that I never joke about these things.”

Olivia was now used to regulating her emotions, so when she felt despair rise within her, she managed to contain it.

“Robert, tell me honestly. What’s the probability of Amelia going blind? And even if she does, is there any of treating it?” Olivia asked.

“If the blood clot in Amelia’s brain manages to disperse, she won’t go blind,” the doctor said thoughtfully. “Otherwise, a cornea transplant is the only way to heal her blindness. The only difficulty is in finding a matching pair of corneas for her.”

Olivia clutched wildly at the tiniest shred of hope, crying, “Robert, the Clintons have lots of money. No matter how expensive it is or how many mountains we’ll have to move, we will find that pair of corneas for Amelia. I only want to ask, can’t that blood clot be removed from her brain with surgery?”

Robert shook his head. “The blood clot is in contact with too many nerves. If we forcefully operate on Amelia, we might land her in terrible danger. We can only wait for it to disperse or move.”

Olivia’s heart grew cold.

If Amelia indeed went blind, there was a likelihood that she’d remain that way for the rest of her life. After all, corneas were not an easy thing to acquire. Few people were lucky enough to find a matching pair within years. The majority, however, continued hunting for years. It wasn’t a problem that money could resolve.

Olivia dared not imagine the woman’s reaction to this news. She would be devastated.

“Robert, you’re the chief of Principal General Hospital. You’re also a dominant figure in the medical field. You must have a way to save Amelia! Don’t you?” Olivia’s voice caught as she gazed at the family friend seated before her.

Robert smiled ruefully. “Olivia, I’m only human. I may be a dominant figure in the medical field, but all the patients I’ve saved were those that I could. I’ve done my best, but Amelia’s injuries are really too grievous. It’s all in the hands of fate now. I’m sorry to be so frank with you. If there was anything I could do, I would have done it. Perhaps it’s best if you prepared yourself for the worst.”

At that remark, Olivia burst into tears. She did her utmost to restrain them but resulted only in quaking uncontrollably.

Owen hugged her in an attempt to provide her some sense of comfort. Mildly, he said, “Don’t cry, Olivia. Robert’s just talking about the worst-case scenario. Nothing’s happened to Amelia yet, has it? There are still so many medical experts that we haven’t consulted. We’ll find someone to save her.”

Owen spoke confidently, but his heart was racing nonetheless. Each minute that passed was another added weight to his heart. They were all conscious of the forty-eight hours Amelia had. If she doesn’t wake up then… He did not want to think of Amelia lying in a vegetative state or even dying.

Olivia, however, continued crying. Owen looked at Robert, then said weakly, “Robert, we’ll leave Amelia in your capable hands. Nothing can happen to her, no matter what.”

Robert let out a dry laugh. “Owen, Olivia, don’t be like this. Principal General Hospital will do its absolute best to save Amelia.”

“Robert, let me express my thanks to you now. When Amelia has fully

room lifted somewhat. “Owen, is

Owen merely smiled.

this moment, however, Olivia straightened up

of course, but sometimes I wish we would. I’ve never seen such an uncooperative patient in all my years of being a doctor. I didn’t approve of Oscar getting into a relationship

and Owen

hospital room, was similarly

ailing on the hospital bed,

Charlie and Elizabeth, who

me to death? Stop moving around! Oscar, can’t you come over? Are you trying to drive

an immediate loathing for Cassie. The demure, sweet, occasionally impetuous girl that he knew her to be seemed to have been from another life. The woman before him now was

rudely, “Oscar, aren’t you going to come over? Do you really want

had thousands

looked upon this scene. He then said wearily, “Oscar, take a look at Cassie. She’s evidently still hung up on you. Even if you don’t love her now, you’ve

Oscar slowly

Cassie ceased her struggling.

looked up at him dazedly. “Oz, you’re finally here. I knew I was still the most important person in

curtly, “I’ve been busy these few days, so I didn’t manage to find the time to

woman lifted her head and held onto Oscar’s arm earnestly. “Oz, I know you’re busy with work, but I’ve really missed you. I was wrong. I shouldn’t have slit my wrists. I couldn’t bear the sight of you and Amelia behaving intimately. When I called you, she answered the phone and irritated me with her infuriating replies. I believed her and acted foolishly. I’ve since reflected on my actions. Don’t be angry with me anymore. Don’t ignore me! I really do love

inflamed

Mrs. Yard tried to portray. I can rest knowing that you’re doing fine. I have other things to do now. When I’m done with them,

turned frantic upon hearing that he was leaving. She tried to grab Oscar’s waist and tore the IV drip on her arm in her frenzy. Seeing the

had been appeased, Elizabeth turned to her husband furiously. “Charlie, aren’t you going

the room.

Cassie’s side. The Yard family was influential, and the

IV drip, the nurses advised, “Ms.

nurses then quickly took

against her pillow and commanded, “Oz, sit

instruction, Oscar remained

her mother, who softened and quipped, “Oscar,

momentarily disconcerted but sat down

Dad wait outside

out of the room with

focused her gaze on Oscar. “Oz, can you sit a little nearer to

man showed no

Can you forgive me for my foolishness this time? I won’t dare to do such a thing again. If Mom has been causing trouble for you on my account, let me apologize for her behavior. I promise that was

however, remained unmoved with a frightening look in

I apologize! I promise I won’t do anything like that ever again. Please forgive me this one time. Your

was examining every inch of her and had