BookToReadChapter 1556 Wilfred said, "I'll skip this meal. Let's head over to see your friend's child first." "Alright, but take care on the road," Nina replied.
Since Wilfred insisted, she didn't press him to stay.
Nash then took Wilfred to Ben's home. When they arrived, Ben wasn't there, but Mrs. Lucas was, along with a three-year-old boy.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Mrs. Lucas," Nash greeted politely. "Is this the child Ben mentioned?" Nash had never met Jamie's son before, and this was his first tseeing him.
Looking at the boy's features, Nash immediately saw traces of Ben in him. Combined with Mrs. Lucas's presence and protectiveness, it was obvious this was Ben's child.
"This must be your friend," Mrs. Lucas said, glancing at Wilfred. "Please take a look at Charlie." She quickly brought the boy forward.
With both Ben and Jamie unwell, Mrs. Lucas had taken it upon herself to care for the child, hoping to make amends.
Charlie, being an obedient and understanding boy, had quickly warmed to her. But now, with Winnie's tragedy and Jamie falling into despair, Mrs. Lucas knew she had to take full responsibility for the child.
Wilfred immediately examined Charlie, making his diagnosis clear. "This child has a congenital heart defect and was born prematurely. His body is fragile and needs proper care. A heart surgery is necessary as soon as possible. He'd be best monitored in a hospital under professional care." Wilfred's medical expertise was well-known. Trained initially under the Pharaoh's program as a "test subject," he later studied medicine deeply, partly for himself and partly for Nina.
Over time, he beca highly skilled pediatrician, driven by his desire to help children, particularly after witnessing Nina's heartbreak over her son, Orion.
Now running a renowned children's hospital in Birkham, Wilfred had extensive experience with cases like Charlie's.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMrs. Lucas nodded decisively. "We'll admit him to the hospital immediately. No matter what it takes, Doctor, please save this child." Regret weighed heavily on her. She wished she had realized sooner what truly mattered. If she had, this child wouldn't have suffered, and Ben and Jamie could have been together from the start. Now, with Charlie's health at risk, she was determined to do whatever it took to save him.
"Grandma," Charlie spoke up, his voice soft yet firm, "if I go to the hospital, need to tell my mom first. She'll be worried if I leave without saying anything. I just got her can't leave her bo Charlie lowered his head. He wanted to get better, especially after seeing how confident the doctor was. Charlie didn't want his mother to be sad anymore. Even more, he wanted to grow up strong and healthy so he could protect his mom.
Mrs. Lucas's heart ached hearing this. She crouched down and gently stroked Charlie's head. "It's okay, I'l call your mom and let her know. This doctor is amazing, and once you're all better, you'll be able to play with your mom all you want."
"Then please call her," Charlie said, his eyes full of hope. The content is of novelenglish.net! Mrs. Lucas nodded. "I'll call her right now." She had Jamie's number and quickly dialed.
When Jamie saw Mrs. Lucas's non her phone, she immediately assumed something was wrong with marlie. Her voice was frantic as she as she answered, "Mrs. Lucas, is Charlie okay? Did something happen to him?" Jamie was overwhelmed, still in the midst of handling Winnie's funeral, and couldn't spare much time.
"No, it's nothing like that," Mrs. Lucas reassured her. "Ben's friend brought a ΓΡΙ doctor to see Charlie. The doctor says he needs to go to the hospital right away, but Charlie wanted to speak to you first."
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