Chapter 170 Silence Is Survival

On the other end of the line, everything moved in perfect order under Nancy's calm and precise instructions. The medication flowed slowly through the IV line, seeping into Sebastian's veins. On the monitor, the dangerously plunging vitals finally halted their nosedive and, miraculously, began to climb. It went from 40, 45, 50… Jasper collapsed to the floor in exhaustion, drenched in sweat. He wiped his forehead with a trembling hand and exhaled deeply. He had practically saved Sebastian's life. Beside him, Taylor felt his heart settle from where it had been lodged in his throat. He looked at the man on the bed—still deathly pale, but breathing steadily again—with visible relief and lingering fear. He approached Jasper and passed him a glass of water, full of gratitude. "Thank you so much, Dr. Auburn." Jasper waved dismissively, still dazed from the brush with death. "Don't thank me. Thank my mentor's clear-headed instructions instead." At that, Taylor's eyes lit up. "May I