Chapter 238 Bry’s Uncle’s Check Up 2
Bry’s father teased his son playfully, "No matter where you are, you always sleep like a log anyway."
Hearing his father’s remark, Bry shyly scratched the back of his head, unable to deny it. This prompted Hera to laugh, with the others chuckling along with them.
Bry’s father sensed that aside from Xavier and Leo. Zhane, Rafael, Luke, and Dave were all interested in Hera. Being a man himself, he could discern their intentions, though he couldn’t blame them. He recognized Hera’s virtues and understood why she would be a desirable partner. He was surprised to see her suitors getting along so well, but he chose not to comment on it.
Upon arriving at Zhane’s office and anticipating a potentially lengthy consultation, they had no valid reason to stay and risk overcrowding the office, which could discomfort Bry’s uncle and father, especially since they weren’t particularly close. The rest of the group reluctantly left, even Dave was hauled by the rest so he could explain what happened in great detail. And this is the only reason they were willing to leave, unless, they wouldn’t level and wait for Hera outside Zhane’s office and accompany her until she gets home since they are already there to accompany her, they wouldn’t want one to get ahead of them that easily.
Leo also left to return to his room, not wanting to appear too clingy to Hera or make her feel suffocated by his presence. He departed happily, confident that Hera would visit him again soon. He felt like an excited child eagerly awaiting a gift from Santa Claus.
Bry’s father wheeled his little brother into the office. Now, Bry could finally hold Hera’s hand, with Xavier supporting her on the other side. Xavier’s happy smile was noticeable, almost beaming, which Zhane couldn’t help but notice.
Zhane walked over to his desk and took a seat, pulling a folder from the drawer. He gestured for everyone to make themselves comfortable while he reviewed the contents. He had already gone through the file the previous night, but he wanted to double-check for any important details he might have missed.
"From what I see, you’ve opted for alternative treatment since the incident, rather than surgery. I assume this is because of the uncertainty around achieving a high success rate for such a complicated issue involving the nerves in his back, in addition to the lumbar spine. Am I correct?" Zhane’s question sounded more like a statement, reflecting his confidence in the situation. He had discussed it previously in Hera’s penthouse and reviewed the medical records detailing the complexities involved.
Bry’s father responded, "Yes, Dr. Everett. Other hospitals have suggested that dealing solely with the lumbar spine would be easier for them, but the involvement of the nerves complicates matters." He paused, then continued, "They warned us that if the surgery failed, my little brother’s lower half would be permanently paralyzed. Although he is already paralyzed on one side, there’s still hope for recovery. However, if the surgery fails, the paralysis would be irreversible. That’s why we couldn’t proceed with the surgery without thoroughly exploring all options. The thought of it is unbearable."