Chapter 705
The surgery had been ongoing for over four hours, with no end in sight. Sienna’s fear grew stronger as time passed.
She was too scared to tell Shelly, fearing she couldn’t handle it. Sienna could only hope Felix would make it.
Soon, a nurse hurried out, clutching a folder and looking worried. “The situation is worrying. Please notify all the family members of the patient to come over. And please sign these papers quickly.” Sienna’s hands shook uncontrollably. Her mind went blank, and she felt a deep sense of agony. After signing the papers, she dialed Shelly’s number.
Upon hearing the news, Shelly broke into tears on the other end of the line. Half an hour later, she reached the hospital, collapsing in tears as she stood outside the operating room.
She cursed her bad luck, lamenting the struggles she had faced and the suffering her children had gone through because of her. She wept quietly, yet her sorrow ran deep.
Sienna couldn’t hold back her tears, either. They streamed down her cheeks. She helped Shelly up and guided her to sit on a nearby bench. They sat together, enduring what seemed like an endless wait until the surgical lights finally dimmed. Moments later, the doctor emerged. Sienna supported Shelly as they hurried together to the doctor. Anxiously, Sienna asked, “Doctor, how’s my brother?”
“The patient’s life has been saved, but whether he can make it through this critical period depends on his willpower,” the doctor explained.
Shelly couldn’t hold back her tears, her face buried in her hands. “How did this happen? My son was perfectly fine. Why is he now in the hospital with such serious injuries?”
“We received a call at the emergency center reporting that he was found barely breathing at the foot of a mountain and brought here.
“Based on his injuries, it appears he was likely assaulted. I strongly advise you to contact the police,” the doctor said firmly.
“Okay.” Sienna immediately pulled out her phone to dial the emergency number.
After briefing Shelly on some details, the doctor left.
Meanwhile, Felix was admitted to the ICU for monitoring.
Later, the police arrived to assess the situation and interview eyewitnesses regarding the incident. Since Felix had yet to regain consciousness, they couldn’t proceed with filing a case. It had to be postponed temporarily.
The surgical expenses were significant for Sienna, and the daily costs for Felix’s ICU stay were taking a toll on her finances.
To uncover the cause of Felix’s injury, Sienna arranged to visit the foot of the mountain where he was found injured, accompanied by her friend Jane.
The mountain was situated in the neighboring town. It was close to where filming had recently taken place.
Sienna asked around the area and
discovered a film company had contracted the mountain for their filming operations. They had established a sizable filming base in the mountains.
Even though the previous film had wrapped up its shooting schedule, there was still a steady stream of other crews arriving to shoot their projects continuously.
Sienna and Jane trekked up a
narrow path into the mountains. After a short while, they stumbled upon a fenced-off area. Inside, the trees were lush, casting an air of mystery over the area.
Scanning the deserted forest surroundings, Jane anxiously said, “Sienna, I’m getting a bit spooked. Maybe we should leave this to the police.” Sienna touched the wire mesh. Suddenly, a jolt of electricity shot through her body. She jerked back in pain, exclaiming, “Damn… It’s electrified?”
Shocked by Sienna’s reaction, Jane swiftly seized her arm. “Sienna, maybe Felix ran into robbers on his way up the mountain, and they attacked him.” “But he still has his phone,” Sienna replied calmly as she looked around.
“Maybe it’s his creditor,” Jane said.
A deep sense of foreboding overcame her. Despite the sun shining, the thick foliage obstructed its light, and a cold breeze swept in.
Sienna continued to trace the wire mesh while vigilantly observing the scene within.
“Creditors prioritize money over everything else. If Felix had died, who would settle his debt?” Sienna questioned.
Jane found her argument to be sound.