Chapter 236 At a Loss

For a moment, Eliana's attention was drawn to the thunder outside. But the doctor's stern tone snapped her back to reality. She stammered, "Isn't an artificial heart dangerous?" But now, with their mother's life on the brink, what else mattered? Even Emelie hesitated about implanting an artificial heart for Greta before this. How could she make a decision? If Greta didn't survive the surgery, the cost of the device and the operation would be astronomical. Eliana wondered if Emelie would be willing to take on that burden. Thoughts raced through her mind. Coupled with the blaring alarms, she felt her ears pounding. She tried calling Emelie's phone again, but it was still off. The doctor urged, "Have you made a decision? We can't wait any longer!" Eliana was at a loss. She didn't know what to do. All her life, she'd relied on her parents, her husband, and others to make decisions for her. Now, faced with this monumental choice, she felt paralyzed. She grabbed the doctor's arm. "Is t