Chapter 467

Fortunately, the sound of the approaching ship had already alerted the patrolling guards, and someone soon discovered her. One of them found a wedding invitation on her, and they immediately took her to the Strauss residence. Upon hearing the news, Cleef rushed out to check and summoned Amos to treat her injuries. Amos was the best doctor on Phoenix Island, but after examining the woman, he kept shaking his head and sighing. "Dr. Lorence, please, you must save her. I will reward you handsomely," Cleef pleaded desperately. He had sent out only one wedding invitation, so this woman was likely his friend's orphaned daughter. "Mr. Strauss, it's not that I don't want to save her, but her injuries are too severe. Plus, she's been in this condition for too long. She's at death's door, and I'm afraid it's beyond my ability to help," Amos explained. "Dr. Lorence, please. Try something, anything," Cleef begged. "I will do my best, but don't get your hopes up," Amos said. With his except