Chapter 21

I decidedly changed the subject. "Dr. Sanders, when can I have the surgery?" Zoe's expression grew serious as soon as I mentioned it. "You're already at the mid-to-late stage. The surgery carries high risks. Are you sure you want to proceed?" I knew the chances of success were low, but it was my only hope of survival. Only by surviving could I fulfill my father's wishes and reclaim the old Page family estate, the place where I had spent my childhood. "It's my only hope, Dr. Sanders." She hesitated for a moment, sympathy flashing in her eyes before she quickly masked it. Zoe then placed a document on the table before me. "This is the surgery agreement. You can take a look. The success rate is only at 50%. I can't guarantee it will work, but since I've agreed to do it, I'll give it my all." She soon added, "But you must inform Valerie about this. If anything goes wrong, she could end up a widow. "If you want to go through with the surgery, you have about two months. You should th