Chapter 244

Malcolm frowned tightly. "Ms. Collins, while I agree with some of your opinions, I can't support your decision to preserve Mrs. White's legs. "We all wish to keep her legs, but you've seen her condition yourself. Conservative treatment means she'll keep slipping into fever and coma every few days. This isn't the first time—every episode is life-threatening, and we have to be ready each time for her not to wake up again." The other doctors nodded in agreement. Malcolm wasn't wrong from a medical standpoint. Off to the side, Mira muttered with a hint of mockery, "So, Ms. Collins, sounds like you've got a better plan?" Valerie completely ignored her and turned to Lucius. "What do you think?" His expression was grave as he announced, "I just want my mom to live a long, healthy life." "Are you willing to trust me this once?" she asked. Almost without hesitation, he nodded. "Sure!" Valerie pulled out the pen she always carried everywhere and flicked it open with her fingers. An unwr