“Sir, I’m only giving you a kind reminder because we’re about to become neighbors.
“Your disease is incurable, and it’s getting worse. It looks like acute asthma, but your lungs are pretty damaged.”
Hearing that, the old man’s eyes could not help showing shock.
There was also disbelief in the young doctor’s eyes.
“That’s strange. You got a lucky guess.”
Sean ignored the young doctor before him and walked up to the old man.
“I don’t think many people can cure this disease. Besides, it’s an emergency. I’m the only one who can save your life. But I can’t promise to cure you. Die in ten minutes, or let me save you. It’s your choice.”
The old man nodded with difficulty at this. He could not speak even if he wanted to. He could only motion to Sean with hand gestures and ask Sean for help.
The woman understood the old man and panicked.
“Grandpa, have you lost your mind? Do you believe someone who just came out of nowhere? He’ll kill you if he’s a quack!”
The young doctor chimed in, “I think so too. This is an emergency. He can die at any time. Even if we have the best medical equipment and skills, there’s nothing we can do.”
The old man’s cheeks were red as he glared at his granddaughter and the doctor.
Although he could not speak, he pointed angrily at the two.
What he meant was clear. The old man was disgusted by what the young woman and the doctor said.
He knew his body all too well. At this rate, he would be dead before they reached the hospital.
They could only grab at every lifeline available now. Maybe it would help.
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