Chapter147: Being Severe

Mayara, with trembling hands, carefully helps Arthur settle onto the couch. He is pale and sweaty, his breathing irregular and labored. Panic floods her, and without wasting time, she rushes to the phone and dials an emergency doctor. - Please, come quickly! - she says, trying to keep her voice steady. - My friend is in critical condition. I need urgent help. While waiting for the doctor to arrive, Mayara tries to keep Arthur comfortable, adjusting the pillows and covering him with a blanket. She watches his anguished face, trying to discern any signs of what might have caused his collapse. - What are you hiding, Arthur? - she murmurs to herself, feeling guilty for not having noticed earlier how troubled he was. The doctor arrives shortly, and with Mayara's help, he conducts a quick assessment. He checks Arthur's vital signs and performs some basic tests. - It seems he is suffering from an acute episode of dehydration and extreme stress - the doctor says while measuring Arthur's blood