When Chloe arrived at the hospital, Joseph arrived as well.
When her eyes met his, they saw the heavy concern in each other's gaze. After a long wait, the doctor emerged from the emergency room.
"Mr. Harold is stable for now, but falling from the second floor to the first floor caused a concussion and a fractured lower leg. During the emergency treatment, I also noticed signs of organ failure, mainly due to the fracture. He's very weak now and might only wake up in the evening."
"Organ failure?" Joseph's heart skipped a beat, and his brows furrowed deeply.
"Yes, we have yet to identify any abnormalities in the test reports that could’ve caused the failure. It's likely related to his advanced age. I recommend that you talk to Dr. Spencer, Mr. Harold’s attending physician. He's been closely monitoring Mr. Harold's condition."
Chloe timely interjected, "Is Dr. Spencer currently here at the hospital?"
"I'm not sure. He was on the night shift yesterday, so he should have left at eight in the morning. But I saw him before I entered the operating room. You can try to find him."
"Stay with Grandpa in the ward. I'll go find Dr. Spencer," Joseph said to Chloe.
"Okay," she obediently replied.
Harold underwent a comprehensive body examination every six months. Although his health had not been great before, the simultaneous failure of multiple organs was rather unusual.
Upon hearing the news that Harold was temporarily out of danger, Chloe’s nerves relaxed. However, she knew what organ failure meant for a person. If it was mild, it might be manageable, but if it was severe... Considering Harold's age, it would be challenging to reverse the condition.
*
Joseph inquired with the nurses on duty, and the head nurse said, "Dr. Spencer? I just saw him heading to the basement. See if you can catch him there."
"All right, thank you."
In long hurried strides, Joseph stepped into the elevator. Sure enough, he spotted Spencer when he reached the basement level, making a phone call in a secluded corner with his head lowered.
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