86 Grandma’s Report

Axel was surprised to hear that the surgery could affect his grandmother's life. Flora noticed his frown and felt uncomfortable. "What's with that expression?" she asked, her tone slightly defensive. "The result will be the same regardless of who performs the surgery. Doctors are only humans, not gods." She emphasized the challenges involved in performing the surgery, especially considering the delay in scheduling it. She could sense his apprehension, but she reminded him of the realities of medical procedures. Axel paused, realizing that his thoughts had been wandering. "Sorry," he apologized. "I was thinking too much. I can accept the results, no matter how the surgery turns out." She frowned at his apology, feeling a bit hurt. Did he think she would cause her patient harm? He quickly recognized his misstep and tried to reassure her. "I didn't mean it like that, Flora. I trust you completely." She nodded, accepting his apology but still feeling uneasy about t