Chapter 444

Professor Craig finally noticed Old Man Garcia and was visibly startled. "General Garcia? You... you're here too? What happened to your eyes?" "No, no, my eyes are fine!" Old Man Garcia groped forward, gripping Professor Craig's hand with trembling intensity. His voice was thick with emotion. "Dr. Craig, you *must* save that boy! He... he got hurt because of me—" Overcome by agitation, his body swayed unsteadily, his face flushing a deep red as his blood pressure spiked. His thoughts began to blur. Jude rushed forward in alarm. "Dad! Are you okay? I *told* you not to wait here!" He shot a sharp glance at Dr. Curtis. "Hurry! Take my father to his room for his medication. Since this so-called 'Dr. Craig' is such a miracle worker, let *him* handle the surgery." His lips curled into a sneer. "A doctor exiled to the countryside for ten years—who knows if he can even hold a scalpel properly anymore?" Dr. Curtis stood frozen, his face ashen, his gaze darting nervously toward Professor Craig.