Chapter 296 – Returning to Her Not-So-Poor Family

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Romeo watched as she lifted her slender neck, taking sips from her cup, his heart aching more with every drink.

Already uncomfortable from her period, she still had to drink this crap. It was too much.

He decided he’d check later to see which manufacturer produced it to see if it could be improved. He couldn’t bear to see his girlfriend suffering like this. Once she finished drinking, Romeo took the cup and placed it aside, whispering, “Why not use it? Is it too cool or too hot?”

“It’s a bit heavy and uncomfortable on my stomach.”

“Then let me warm you up.” Romeo gently caressed her lower abdomen and asked, “Is this better?”

Mirabella wanted to say his hand was too cold, less warm than the hot–water bottle. But seeing his earnest effort, she nodded her head in the end.

His eyes didn’t miss the expression on her face. Romeo thought for a moment and placed his hand on his stomach. He realized his palm temperature wasn’t warm enough, despite the clothing.

He grabbed the hot–water bottle again, warming his hands first before placing them on Mirabella’s abdomen.

“Is this better than before?”

Seeing his sincere inquiry, Mirabella felt warmth in her heart-

He could catch and comprehend every single expression and glance from her.

“Yeah, much better,” Mirabella replied with a smile.

“I have some painkillers that the doctor said can help if the pain gets too intense.”

Just then, Mirabella’s phone started to vibrate. Romeo stood up and said, “I’ll get it.”

The phone screen flashed. It was a call from Caden.

Seeing that name, Romeo hesitated. Was this guy always calling Mirabella? For what reason at this late hour? Did he think Mirabella was alone at school without her fiancé?

Mirabella noticed Romeo seemed a bit angry when he handed over the phone. Seeing the caller ID, she couldn’t help but laugh.

She picked up the call in front of Romeo.

“Mirabella, are you busy?” Caden’s voice came through: “Are you tired recently?”

“I’m fine.” Mirabella replied, glancing at Romeo and feeling more amused. “What’s up?”

“There’s a difficult patient at the hospital. Can you come and take a look?”

“Now?”

Upon hearing this, Romeo instantly shot her a warning look: You dare go on a date this late? Just try it!

“Can you make it? The patient has a headache, dizziness, facial paralysis, and left–side weakness. After examination, we found a plaque deep in the middle cerebral artery and two aneurysms about to rupture.”

Mirabella realized the gravity of the situation. Both plaque and aneurysms could lead to disability or even death.

Their simultaneous occurrence could potentially result in cerebral hemorrhage and ischemic stroke.

“The problem is that the patient’s right M1 segment of the middle cerebral artery is severely narrowed with M2 branch stenosis. After intensive medical treatment, the cerebral infarction still recurs. The interventional treatment is difficult and risky, and the long–term effect of the stent is not good.”

Unaware of Romeo’s jealousy, Caden continued explaining the case: “The only solution right now is to perform intracranial vascular reconstruction to improve cerebral ischemia, which might reduce the risk of severe cerebral infarction.”

Romeo didn’t understand their conversation. He only knew Caden had been talking for a while, and Mirabella had no intention to hang up. He even took her hand, a displeased look on his face.

Mirabella understood. To perform surgery and clear the blocked cerebral vessels, the plaque inside the vessels must be removed manually first, a bightly difficult

process.

The M2 segment was located deep in the lateral fissure of the brain, with extremely limited operational space, about the size of a finger.

Moreover, the diameter of the middle cerebral artery was less than 3 millimeters. To completely remove the plaque and suture the vessels, microsurgery required magnification of more than a dozen times under a microscope, demanding high precision from surgical instruments and the surgeon’s skills.

The doctors at the hospital clearly lacked such capabilities.

Caden were to operate alone, the risk would undoubtedly be high..

“Can you come over now? We still haven’t figured out the best surgical plan.”

None of those guys can hold a candle to Caden. All they’ve got on duty were greenhorns.

They were not as experienced as Caden. They might be debating, but the final say was still in Caden’s hands.

Caden didn’t have any better ideas either. This case hadn’t been seen at home yet.

The patient’s family had been to many hospitals. They ended up at Hope Hospital. If even Hope Hospital can’t treat him, there’s practically no hospital in the country that would dare to take this case.

“It’s a critical situation.”

If he didn’t have 100% assurance, he wouldn’t be calling in the middle of the night; disturbing her rest.

“I’m on my way.”

As soon as Mirabella said this, Romeo gave her fingers a squeeze, a look of jealousy and warning in his eyes.

Mirabella gently stroked his head, telling him to cut it out. This was a matter of life and death so there was no room for fooling around.

But Romeo turned his face away, apparently miffed.

“Do you need any other doctors? I can call them. Who do you need? I’ll get them over right away.”

It’s nighttime and most doctors were gone, just a few interns left in the ER.

“No need. You’ll do.”

Caden’s words made Romeo even more jealous. He squeezed Mirabella’s hand, daring her to say it again.

“Should I have a friend pick you up from school?” Caden had to stay and monitor the patient. At this hour, he’s the only doctor who can help.

“No need. I’ll get there myself.”

Romeo was even more pissed off.

After Mirabella hung up, she saw Romeo’s anger. She took his hand and gave it a gentle shake.

His anger was somewhat placated by her gesture, which became softer.

“Do you think it’s appropriate to leave your fiancé in the middle of the night to meet another man?”

“Romeo.”

“I don’t want to hear your explanation.” Romeo seemed to have decided not to let her go..

“You’re misunderstanding.” Mirabella took his hand and briefly explained the situation.

Her soft little hand made his anger disappear.

“If I don’t participate in this surgery, relying only on him, the risk is indeed high.”

Although the surgery was not complicated, the few people in the hospital at this time were not skilled enough.

“You’re not a hospital employee.” Romeo was still upset. “And you’re on your period so you should rest.”

“I don’t feel uncomfortable.” Mirabella wanted to involve Romeo to reassure him, “You can come with me.”

“What can I do?”

He can’t perform surgery. Would he just stand by and watch them talk in medical jargon and share insights? That would make him feel worse.

“You can supervise me and see if I behave improperly or if I’m being flirtatious with other men.”

Romeo was amused by her.

Seizing the opportunity, Mirabella said, “He’s been taking care of my grandma all along. We haven’t been dating in private.”

Their communication was all about medicine, with no personal feelings involved.

“I’m aware of his intentions towards you.”

Romeo had noticed the way Caden looked at Mirabella before. Those eyes clearly showed a love that he wanted to control but couldn’t, mixed with restraint and

pain.

“Who would dare compete with you for your fiancée?” Mirabella stood up, took his hand, and said, “Come on, go with me.”

Otherwise, the sickness was going to get worse.

At this late hour, there’s no way Romeo would let her drive alone. The last time she drove to Hope Hospital, the memory of her speed still gave him the creeps. “Finally got a break and it’s all taken up by someone else,” Romeo grumbled.

Mirabella looked up and smiled, saying, “I’ll make it up to you.”

“How?”

“Bow your head.”

Just as Romeo lowered his handsome face, Mirabella stole a quick kiss.

Romeo’s grumpiness vanished, and his mood instantly lifted.

Mirabella took the initiative to kiss him!

He smiled and said, “One kiss is not enough.”

“Another one later.”

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