After Having a Dream, I Became Pregnant with a Billionaire's Child-Chapter 204 - 199

Upon hearing this, Doctor Reed’s originally amiable smile seemed to freeze instantly, appearing stiff and unnatural.

Sophie Parker and Mrs. Parker, upon seeing Doctor Reed’s expression, also stood up abruptly.

"What’s wrong with my dad?"

Sophie’s voice was filled with undisguised panic, urgently inquiring, her eyes brimming with unease as she stared intently at Doctor Reed, as if trying to find the answer on his face.

"I’ll go take a look."

Doctor Reed didn’t offer much explanation, quickly walking into the surgery room.

At this moment, time seemed to become unbearably long, with every passing second tormenting the hearts of Sophie and Mrs. Parker.

Before long, Doctor Reed’s figure appeared again at the surgery room door, only this time, his expression was as grave as the sky before a storm.

Having walked into the surgery room and examined closely, he discovered that this seemingly ordinary gallstone operation was actually fraught with complications.

Due to various reasons, Father Parker had missed the optimal treatment period, and now his health was extremely poor, with several vital organs acutely infected.

Even for an expert like Doctor Reed with rich experience and excellent medical skills, standing before the operating table, he couldn’t help but feel waves of chill in his heart, truly not daring to easily undertake this surgery.

Adam Willow stood to the side, his face full of guilt.

He lowered his head, not daring to meet the eyes of Sophie and Mrs. Parker, his heart filled with self-blame, thinking that his failure to detect the illness early had led to the current difficult situation.

"Immediately contact that Ghost Doctor."

After pondering for a moment, Doctor Reed still decided to hand this almost unsurmountable task over to the arrogant Ghost Doctor.

In his mind, the risk of this operation was immense, and any slight mistake could leave serious sequelae.

Moreover, Doctor Reed always believed that, no matter how high the Ghost Doctor’s medical skill was, it couldn’t possibly surpass his own.

If the Ghost Doctor made any slip during the surgery, it could serve as an opportunity to demonstrate to Mr. William that the Ghost Doctor’s reputed skills were not as miraculous as rumored.

In this way, Mr. William might reconsider the collaboration projects with Eastern Hospital.

"But the Ghost Doctor demands ten million before willing to save a life.

The Parker Family probably can’t bear this expense."

Adam Willow appeared troubled, thoroughly understanding that ten million was no small amount and a significant burden for both the hospital and the Parker Family.

But if anything happened to Father Parker, his prospects as the attending physician would be ruined.

Upon hearing this, Doctor Reed immediately pulled Evan Palmer aside to discuss in low voices.

Their expressions were serious, brows tightly knit, engaging in an intense discussion.

Finally, they decided that for Adam Willow and Love & Kindness Hospital’s future, and to regain Mr. William and the X Institute’s trust, the ten million must be paid.

Receiving instructions, Adam Willow immediately called Evelyn Hanson again to contact the Ghost Doctor. freēwēbnovel.com

"Little Sophie?

Why isn’t the surgery happening again?

Your dad won’t be in trouble, right?"

Mrs. Parker was dumbfounded by the sudden change, her voice trembling, and her hands involuntarily starting to shake slightly.

Sophie’s heart was also in turmoil, filled with doubts, but she forced herself to remain calm, striving to make her voice sound more assured,

"Mom, don’t worry, Dad will definitely be fine."

Another long 20 minutes passed, each second feeling infinitely prolonged for those outside the surgery room anxiously waiting.

Finally, with a clear "ding," the elevator doors slowly opened.

A woman wearing a mask and dressed very casually walked out of the elevator with a composed stride.

"Where’s the money?"

The person strolled unhurriedly in front of Doctor Reed.

"Ghost Doctor, here is a 10 million check, are you confident you can treat the person inside?"

Evan Palmer looked at the check in his hand, feeling a heartache, but he had to make a big sacrifice for the hospital’s sake. He gritted his teeth and handed the check to the just-arrived Emily Parker.

Emily accepted the check, her eyes glancing over it carefully, confirming no issues before putting it away leisurely. "Ten million?

What kind of surgery requires so much money?

Aren’t you extorting people?"

Sophie and Mrs. Parker, upon hearing this amount, were filled with rage, their fury burning like ignited flames.

They could not believe that this so-called Ghost Doctor would demand such a hefty sum at such a critical moment.

"Is ten million very expensive?

Or do you think Deputy Minister Parker’s life isn’t worth ten million?"

Emily looked at their angry expressions, feeling somewhat amused.

She had previously warned Father Parker not to delay treatment, but he refused to listen and is now paying such a high price; who could he blame?

"Now that you’ve received the money, can you proceed with the surgery?"

Adam Willow looked at Emily, his eyes full of disdain.

In his mind, this Ghost Doctor was a malignant tumor in the medical field.

Squeezing a hefty sum while the patient’s life was at stake was utterly despicable behavior, and he felt from his heart that Emily was unworthy of being a doctor.

"Let’s wait a little longer."

Emily remained calm, not at all in a hurry, as if the tense atmosphere had nothing to do with her.

"Wait longer?

Are you trying to raise the price at the last minute?"

Adam Willow’s tone grew increasingly unfriendly. He took a step forward, a threat gleaming in his eyes, and his dissatisfaction with the "Ghost Doctor" had reached its peak.

Just then, again a "ding" resounded.

The elevator doors behind opened once more as Senior Sister Long, accompanied by the Eastern Hospital’s medical team, strode in, adding an intricate layer to the already tense atmosphere.

"Everyone’s here, right?" Emily’s gaze scanned the faces of Senior Sister Long and the medical team members, her eyes holding a hint of appraisal and confirmation.

Senior Sister Long understood tacitly, nodding vigorously in response, "Yes, ready to begin anytime."

With a confirmed answer, Emily led the way, stepping firmly into the surgery room, the medical team members following behind in an orderly fashion.

Feet moved quickly yet remained in sync, and as the surgery room doors shut again, the outside world seemed isolated, leaving only a tense and anticipatory silence.

Meanwhile, in the surgery observation room, Mr. William was having a lively conversation with X Institute’s staff.

"It seems, the medical standards in China still differ greatly from those in our country.

Except for the doctors..."

Mr. William folded his arms across his chest, slightly raising his chin, his words unconsciously carrying a hint of arrogance.

However, before he could finish his sentence, the surgery room door suddenly opened again, and footsteps could be heard.

Emily and her team walked in. Mr. William’s previously nonchalant face froze upon seeing Emily wearing a mask, his mouth opening so wide it could almost swallow an egg.