Don't Mess with the Girl with Candy novel Chapter 300

"It can easily cause a major hemorrhage and lead to cardiac arrest."

"Understood," Dr. Landon and the other doctors murmured, leaning in closer and nodding in agreement.

"Ms. Payne, what about this area here...?" Dr. Landon asked, pointing out another uncertainty. "Would manipulating it cause problems?"

"It would," Juniper explained patiently, even demonstrating her technique. "Watch what I do."

"So that's how it's done," Dr. Landon said after she finished, his eyes wide with excitement. "No wonder my previous craniotomies always failed. This was the issue."

The details were so fine, so easy to overlook. This girl was more than just skilled. She was a prodigy. How could someone so young possess such profound medical knowledge? The doctor's gaze shifted from initial disdain to admiration, and now, to deep respect. It was a perfect example of ‘first I scoffed, now I'm studying her every move.’ It was incredible.

"Blood pressure and heart rate, report," Juniper commanded as she finished the final step.

"All normal," an assistant responded immediately.

"Prepare for closing."

Juniper picked up the needle, but before she could begin, Dr. Landon spoke up. "Ms. Payne, allow me. You should sit down and rest."

Hearing the respectful address, a faint smile touched Juniper's lips.

"Alright." She stepped aside and sat down on a nearby stool. The closing was straightforward; they wouldn't make any mistakes.

...

The operating room doors slid open, and everyone waiting outside got to their feet.

"Juniper!" Janet rushed forward, her eyes swollen like walnuts. Her voice trembled as she asked, "How's my mom? Is she okay?"

During the long wait, she had learned the full extent of her mother's condition. No one had dared to operate except for Juniper. Whether her mom survived or not, she was deeply grateful.

"She's fine," Juniper said, her face pale, forcing a weak smile. "Don't worry."

As she spoke, her eyes scanned the crowd, searching for a particular person. She felt so tired now. An instant later, a pair of strong hands wrapped around her waist, and she felt herself leaning back against a warm, solid chest.

Juniper looked up and met Shanley's worried gaze. Finally allowing herself to relax, she went limp in his arms.