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.
At five a.m., the surgery was finally over.
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“Ms. Payne, the operation was a complete success,” the doctors said, gathering around her, their faces flushed with excitement. After so many surgeries on patients with this condition, it was the first time one had made it off the table alive. And they had witnessed a truly breathtaking procedure, learning techniques they had never encountered before. They felt a pang of regret for their colleagues who had refused to assist. They’d missed out on so much.
“Thank you all for your hard work,” Juniper said, gently pulling the blanket over Saskia. After operating for more than a dozen hours straight, she was utterly exhausted.
“Not at all,” Dr. Landon and the other doctors replied in unison, their attitudes now reverent. Over twelve hours of non-stop surgery, without food or water. It was superhuman.
“Move the patient to the ICU for close observation,” Dr. Landon instructed, then turned to Juniper. “Ms. Payne, you must get some rest. We’ll watch over her.”
“No need,” Juniper shook her head, her body swaying as she walked toward the door. “The surgery was successful, but the post-op infection period is the most critical phase.”
She had to watch over Saskia herself to be at ease.
Dr. Landon didn’t argue. He knew she was right. If an infection did occur, they might not know how to handle it.
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
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person. She felt so tired now. An instant later, a pair of strong hands wrapped around her waist, and she felt herself leaning back againsta warm, solid chest.
Juniper looked up and met Shanley’s worried gaze. Finally allowing herself to relax,
she went limp in his arms.