The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1159

"Indeed," Arabella responded assertively. "Given the current state of medical science, that seems to be the case. But who knows what advancements the next few decades might bring."

Tears once again streamed down Celeste's face. Without hands, without legs, how would her daughter play the piano or dance? How could she walk to her loved one or embrace the world?

If her daughter had to be fed water and spend the rest of her life with a catheter, knowing her stubbornness, she would rather die than live like this.

At that moment, Crystal was wheeled out of the operating room by a nurse. Seeing their daughter motionless, lying there on the stretcher with a ghostly complexion, Celeste and Alger's brains went blank, and their tears flowed unceasingly.

Arabella watched their departing figures, noticing Romeo's arrival. She moved toward him, whispering, "I'm going to change my clothes first."

"You're pale," Romeo said, concern evident in his voice. This stubborn girl had stood in the operating room for a solid eleven hours.

Without a break, without even a sip of water.

"Dr. Bella." The female doctor in charge of Carol hurried over. "There's another patient in critical condition that needs your attention."

Romeo's eyes darkened. When did his girl become responsible for every patient in this hospital? Was she receiving their salary? Had she done them a favor?

Did she not need food, water, or rest?

The female doctor was taken aback by Romeo's imposing demeanor and quickly explained, "It's a patient that Ms. Bella knows."

Clark quickly interjected, "Is Carol's condition worsening?"

"Let's let Dr. Bella decide first."