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.”

now. When Amelia has fully recovered, I’ll surely throw a banquet for you to show my

lifted somewhat. “Owen, is there

Owen merely smiled.

moment, however, Olivia straightened up and

Cassie is making a mountain out of a molehill. She’s threatened suicide and self-starvation for a while now, and none of the doctors and nurses here in the hospital can do anything for her. The hospital can’t get rid of patients, 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

Owen

hospital

the hospital bed, had immediately struggled to sit up in

movements startled Charlie and Elizabeth, who had

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

immediate loathing for Cassie. The demure, sweet, occasionally impetuous girl that he knew her to be seemed

Elizabeth remarked rudely, “Oscar, aren’t you going to come over? Do

however, remained where he was. He was neither a child nor a greenhorn but a manager of Clinton Corporations. He had thousands of employees and their livelihoods under his charge. He was not

hung up on you. Even if you don’t love her now, you’ve been friends since you were little. On account of you two having been childhood sweethearts, are you willing to see anything happen

slowly crossed the

Cassie ceased her struggling.

finally here. I knew I was

few days, so I didn’t manage to find

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

merely inflamed Oscar’s irritation at

pretty well. You’re not as fragile as Mrs. Yard tried to portray. I can rest knowing that you’re

and tore the IV drip on her arm in her frenzy. Seeing the spot of blood that appeared on Cassie’s arm, Elizabeth quickly tried to constrain her. “Cassie, don’t move!

her husband furiously.

and left the room. Shortly after, he

their faces when they entered. However, only a neutral expression remained when they arrived at Cassie’s side. The Yard family was influential, and the nurses weren’t willing to offend them and risk losing their own jobs. They would

replacing the IV drip, the nurses advised, “Ms. Yard, please be careful. Don’t

nurses then quickly took

against her pillow and commanded,

Oscar

pleading glance towards her mother, who softened and quipped, “Oscar, I’m begging

bit his lip. He looked momentarily disconcerted but sat

to Elizabeth. “Mom, can you and Dad wait outside for a while? I want to speak with

then hustled out of the room

Oscar. “Oz,

man showed no intentions to

of you being with another woman. Can you forgive me for my foolishness this time?

unmoved with a frightening

I apologize! I promise I won’t do anything like that ever again. Please

her. Cassie felt as if he was examining every