Chapter 19

Victoria rushed to the hospital as quickly as she could. Her hands were cold when she answered the call. She rushed into Leslie's office. Her voice was shaky as she asked, "Dr. Zane, how is my mother?" "The situation has stabilized for now, but she needs surgery," Leslie replied. He handed her a report and explained further, "The risk of the surgery is high. If successful, your mother should wake up in one to two months. If it fails, she might need to live on a ventilator for the rest of her life." Victoria's hand instinctively tightened. Her heart was racing with worry. Leslie paused before adding, "But if the surgery isn't performed, she won't survive this month." "Do it," Victoria said without hesitation. There was determination in her voice. "Please do everything you can to save her. I don't care about the cost." Leslie hesitated for a moment. He was aware of the strained relationship between Victoria and Leon, and he had also heard the rumors. The cost was likely astrono