CHAPTER 28: CHAPTER 28: LEARNING NEWS ABOUT HIM

Perhaps influenced by Jordan Hawthorne and Lena Jennings, Zara’s mood was very low all morning.

Sabrina Hayes felt heartbroken watching her and held her daughter, comforting her for a long time before she felt better.

After lunch, she received a call from Josee Sheffield, "Do you have time to come to the hospital? There’s an important patient today who needs your help."

"Alright."

Sabrina didn’t object.

She was very proactive about work right now.

With a divorce nearing, she needed to save money for herself and darling Zara.

She left Zara in the nanny’s care and headed out.

Upon reaching the hospital, just after changing into her white coat, Josee Sheffield personally brought the patient over.

It was an elderly gentleman, appearing about seventy, sitting in a wheelchair. His spirit seemed slightly sluggish, but his features were robust, and his upright posture exuded an aura of integrity.

Behind them stood a middle-aged couple.

They appeared to be the elderly gentleman’s family.

After stopping, Josee Sheffield introduced him to Sabrina, "This is Elder Yates. He was injured early in his military career, resulting in paralysis of his right leg, preventing him from standing. He has also suffered from longstanding rheumatic pain in his left leg... Despite seeing many doctors and undergoing continuous treatment, which barely suppresses the pain, recently, with the cold and constant rain, the rheumatic pain in his left leg has become uncontrollable!"

Sabrina understood.

No wonder the gentleman had an aura of authority.

He must have held a significant position in the military.

Sabrina didn’t delay and immediately checked Elder Yates’ left leg.

After a while, she confirmed that, as Josee Sheffield had said, the left leg had severe rheumatism.

She quickly retrieved a set of silver needles.

Before beginning treatment, Sabrina gently informed the elderly gentleman, "It might be uncomfortable in a moment, but you’ll need to endure it."

Yates laughed nonchalantly, "Go ahead, any pain is bearable for me."

Sabrina thought so too.

With his background, injuries were probably commonplace, and he could endure them.

Therefore, she wasted no more words, skillfully starting acupuncture on his leg.

Sabrina used the Chiron Sect’s unique acupuncture technique, the ’Ghost Doctor’s Thirty-Six Needles’, each needle landing in unexpected places.

After finishing, she let them sit for fifteen minutes, completing the treatment.

As she removed the needles, she applied medicinal oil for rheumatism to the elderly gentleman’s leg.

After waiting for about two more minutes, she began to inquire about the gentleman’s feelings. "How does your left leg feel now?"

Elder Yates’ brow was no longer furrowed; he had relaxed, and his previously drooping spirit seemed much more invigorated.

He moved his leg and felt amazed, "The aching, heavy, and cold stabbing pain has... faded significantly? I haven’t felt this light in a long time!!!"

Sabrina smiled, unsurprised.

The acupuncture technique was designed for joint nerves, and combined with her specially formulated medicine, the effects were naturally impressive.

"As long as you’re comfortable."

She smiled as she put away the silver needles. Then, her expression hesitated for a few seconds as she glanced at the elderly gentleman’s right leg, asking, "Do you mind if I take a look at your right leg?"

Elder Yates lowered his brow slightly at this and was about to refuse.

But Sabrina’s sincere demeanor made him nod after all.

Sabrina keenly caught a flash of melancholy and despair on his face.

It must be the numerous failed treatments leaving no hope.

Sabrina didn’t expose his emotions and quickly began examining.

She was very thorough!

About ten minutes later, her expression grew slightly solemn.

It seemed there was a foreign object inside the old gentleman’s right knee.

And it happened to be pressing on a nerve, causing the paralysis.

Josee Sheffield noticed her unusual expression, instinctively pulling her aside to whisper, "The Yates family only commissioned treatment for the left leg. As for the right leg, they’ve always been secretive, never daring to entertain the thought of treatment. I’m unsure of the specifics, but the condition has persisted for decades."

Sabrina was silent for a few seconds, then looked up at him, "It is indeed very dangerous, but what if I say I could try to treat it?"

Josee Sheffield didn’t doubt her abilities.

But he didn’t entirely agree.

Elder Yates held a special status; if anything went wrong, it could incur the Yates family’s resentment.

"I suggest you don’t. The risk is too great!"

Upon hearing this, Sabrina instinctively glanced at Elder Yates inside the room.

She recalled the fleeting melancholy and despair on the elderly gentleman’s face earlier.

That wasn’t the look of someone who had given up on treatment.

Inside, he clearly also longed for recovery.

Sabrina pondered for a few seconds and decided, "I want to ask Elder Yates’s opinion! There’s a chance his leg can be healed, and he has the right to decide for himself."

Josee Sheffield frowned, still somewhat worried.

But Sabrina’s determined expression left him unable to refuse.

Finally, Josee Sheffield conceded, "If they don’t agree, don’t push yourself too hard!"

Sabrina smiled gently, saying, "I understand."

After finishing their conversation, they returned.

Elder Yates saw them deliberately avoiding him, assuming his leg couldn’t be treated anymore. A forced smile tugged at his face, "Young lady, I know my leg’s condition; it doesn’t matter if it can’t be treated. I’m used to it, no need to keep it from me!

This old injury happened years ago during a mission in the army when I was hit by bullets. At that time, my comrades sacrificed themselves to protect me. I barely survived, but two bullets crushed my nerve artery, causing paralysis in both legs.

Over the years, I’ve seen many doctors, but due to the enormous risks, many major hospitals dared not take action!"

As he spoke of this, a poignant sense of sorrow washed over his face, adding ten years to his appearance.

"Dad..."

The middle-aged couple, seeing him like this, felt uncomfortable.

Sabrina, feeling admiration for him, quickly spoke up, "Your leg... I can treat it."

With these words, the expressions of the three people in front of her noticeably froze, as if hearing something unbelievable.

A few seconds later, Elder Yates was the first to react, "Are these words... true?"

The middle-aged couple beside him, however, were not as excited and merely asked, "What is the success rate?"

"Well..."

Sabrina hesitated for a moment, then truthfully said, "With any illness, no one can guarantee a 100% success rate. Moreover, Elder Yates has a major artery being compressed; any slight mistake might lead to amputation or death! To be honest, I have about a 60-70% chance!"

Upon hearing this, it felt like a cold bucket of water was poured on The Yates family.

Sixty to seventy percent still meant there was room for unexpected outcomes.

How could they dare bet with the Elder’s life?

"Let’s just forget it and stick to conservative treatment."

Zion Yates, Elder Yates’ son, rejected the idea without a second thought.

His wife also disagreed with undergoing surgery.

Only the Elder remained silent.

His eyes had a hint of defeat.

In fact, a 60-70% chance was already quite high.

Other hospitals had previously diagnosed it at most as a 40-50% chance.

But he also understood that his family did not want him to take this risk...

At that moment, pain and conflict tore at the old man’s heart.

His spine seemed to be bent by the last straw.

Sabrina saw this and felt a pang of compassion.

Her previous statement had been somewhat conservative. Seeing Elder Yates’ desire to recover, she bit her lip and added, "There is room for improvement in the cure rate. If you can combine it with the medicine I’m developing, it could boost to at least 90%!"

With these words, the three members of The Yates family were stunned again.

Even Josee Sheffield was surprised.

He simply couldn’t understand why Sabrina was so determined to treat the Elder.

They had only just met for the first time and didn’t share much of a bond, right?

Why insist on taking such a big risk?

But questions aside, he didn’t stop her decision.

He believed that Sabrina had her reasons for whatever she chose to do.

Sabrina, unaware of his thoughts, silently awaited The Yates family’s response.

Zion Yates and his wife naturally still disagreed.

Even if the risk was only 10%, they were unwilling to take it.

But before they could open their mouths, Elder Yates spoke up first, "I want the treatment!!!"

"Dad..."

Zion instinctively wanted to stop him.

But the Elder had already raised his head, his once clouded eyes now showing determination and resolve, "Zion, I’ve been a burden for decades. I really don’t want to stay like this... You all should know that I have a wish, which is to one day walk to my comrades’ graves and stand to salute them... So, please fulfill my wish and agree to the surgery!

I also believe in this young lady; she’s not someone who speaks without thinking!"

In his lifetime, he has always been good at reading people.

After hearing this, Zion and his wife had their words of persuasion caught in their throats.

Especially when they saw the light reignite in the Elder’s eyes, they found themselves unable to say no.

Finally, Zion spoke, "Then... please, Dr. Nash!"

Sabrina looked at the couple earnestly and said, "Rest assured, I will give my all to ensure the Elder’s recovery!"

Having made the decision to treat him, the Elder didn’t want to delay. He directly asked Sabrina, "When will the surgery begin?"

Sabrina scheduled it for the afternoon.

Josee did everything to make sure she had a top-grade surgical room and the best team to assist her.

Sabrina hadn’t wielded a scalpel in a long time, so to ensure a smooth operation, she practiced in the surgical room for three hours.

Once she felt ready, she began treating the Elder officially.

The surgery was extremely lengthy.

It took a good three to four hours.

The Yates family waited anxiously outside the operating room.

The moment the operating room light went out, they couldn’t wait to rush and ask, "Dr. Nash, how did it go, was the surgery successful???"

Sabrina nodded with a smile, "The trust was not misplaced; the surgery was very successful. Here are two bullets we removed from the Elder’s leg..."

Zion and his wife lowered their eyes to look. The bullets were already rusty, wrapped in flesh and blood, making the sight quite shocking.

The couple’s eyes reddened, asking, "How’s the Elder?"

Sabrina said, "He’s been transferred to the ward and should already be waking up from anesthesia. You can go see him now."

Zion nodded and, without even pausing to say thanks, hurried to the Elder’s side.

Entering the ward, the Elder was weeping tears of joy.

He never dreamed he might truly stand again one day!

Later, as Sabrina finished her tasks and came to visit,

Elder Yates, upon seeing her, was overwhelmed with gratitude, "Dr. Nash, thank you, I truly thank you!"

Zion and his wife continuously expressed their gratitude, "Dr. Nash, we will always remember your great kindness and benevolence. You are a great benefactor to us!"

Sabrina shook her head, "My small contribution pales in comparison to the honors Elder has achieved!"

But Elder Yates seriously replied, "It’s different. As soldiers, it is our mission to protect our country. My leg was long declared hopeless, with no prospect of walking again. You gave me the chance to stand once more.

So this gratitude, you fully deserve... I don’t have much I can repay you with, aside from monetary recompense; if there is anything you need, just ask, and The Yates Family will do everything in its power to repay you!"

Hearing these words, Sabrina felt somewhat guilty.

She treated Elder Yates not only because she wanted to save an aging hero but also had some personal motives.

She didn’t decline but went with it, saying, "There’s nothing else I need; I just wish to inquire about something from Elder..."

"Oh?"

Elder Yates raised his brows, readily inquiring, "What is it you wish to know?"

Sabrina hesitated for a moment, then said, "Elder, are you aware of a genius psychologist currently in the military who is providing psychological treatment for many soldiers?"