Chapter 521
Dahlia saw the determined gleam in Camilla’s eyes, and the anxiety that had been weighing her down finally dissipated.
Magee cleared his throat, cutting straight to the chase. “These are the top specialists in Valdoria I could reach. We’ve discussed two potential recovery plans for Tanner. The final decision is up to you p>
Hearing that Magee had brought the plans so quickly, a wave of excitement washed over Camilla.
Elise couldn’t be kept in the dark for much longer. Camilla only hoped that Tanner’s surgery could be completed soon so she could return to Elise.
Camilla and the others followed Magee into an office at the hospital. Magee turned on his tablet and displayed the two plans in front of her. “Tanner’s limbs have been severed for years, and the surrounding muscles have completely atrophied. It won’t be easy to fit perfectly matching prosthetics in a short amount of time.
“I still recommend the first plan: rest, restore muscle vitality, and then slowly consider the prosthetics.
“The second plan is too aggressive. While it would restore his mobility faster, it carries a high risk of incompatibility and inevitable long-term complications.
“Take your time and think it over, Camilla p>
The plans were filled with medical jargon she didn’t fully understand, but from Magee’s explanation, she knew the first option was gentler and much safer.
“If we go with the first plan, how long will it take?” Camilla asked.
Magee replied, “Factoring in the treatment and rehabilitation, it will take over a year for him to gradually get out of bed and walk. However, this plan minimizes the complications. As long as he avoids heavy physical exertion, he will look no different from anyone else p>
This was undoubtedly the best option.
But a whole year p>
Camilla knew she couldn’t hide this from Elise for that long. She needed to discuss it with Tanner.
“I’ll take you to see my dad,” Camilla said. “Don’t mention the second plan to him. Just help me persuade him to accept the first one. Also, arrange for a few therapists to counsel him so he agrees to let me take him back first p>
She had finally found her father; there was no way she would risk his health.
Since Magee had provided two options, she was naturally going to choose the better one.
Half an hour later, Camilla returned to Tanner’s hospital room.
Her expression was slightly somber, but she forced a calm facade. “Dad, your treatment plan is ready. The situation is a bit different from what we expected, so I brought the doctor to explain it to you p>
Magee dutifully outlined the first plan he had discussed with Camilla. Omitting the second option, he simply stated that due to Tanner’s unique condition, he needed to rest and be observed before they could fit any prosthetics.
Tanner listened calmly at first, but when he heard it would take over a year, he objected. “No, absolutely not. I can’t wait that long. Doctor, isn’t there any other way p>
“Given your physical condition, observation is necessary. However, you can choose to delay the treatment and recover in Cabinda first,” Magee suggested.
Tanner shook his head continuously. “No, absolutely not.
“Elise gets scared too easily. If I go back like this, it will terrify her.
“Doctor, there has to be another way. I feel like I’ve been in great shape lately. Just fit me with the prosthetics for now. I can always change them later when I have more time p>
He was incredibly stubborn. The therapists Camilla had called in also tried to counsel him, but no one could sway Tanner’s decision.
The situation slowly deteriorated into a stalemate due to their conflicting opinions.
Tanner argued, “You must have another way. When a buddy of mine got injured, I took him to the hospital for prosthetics, and it wasn’t nearly this complicated. I know my own body. Just put them on me, and I’ll work hard on my physical therapy. I’ll be fine. Worst comes to worst, we can wait until later p>
“Dad, can you please think about your own body for a second?
“Yes, Mom gets scared easily, but she would never want you to risk your life just to rush back to her.
“The doctor made it crystal clear. You’ve suffered so much at their hands all these years. Now that I’m fully grown and capable of standing on my own, I refuse to watch you neglect your well-being right under my nose. You have to listen to me this time. We are following the doctor’s plan.
“As for Mom, once you’re feeling a bit better, I’ll help you video call her. We’ll tell her you’re recovering in the hospital and can’t travel back just yet. That will buy us some time. How does that sound?” Camilla simply couldn’t bear to listen to Tanner’s reckless disregard for his own condition any longer.
She cut him off decisively and presented a new solution.
Dahlia quickly chimed in. “Exactly, Mr. White! Don’t make Camilla worry. If you miss Elise, a video call is a great start.
“We’re all on your side here. Until you’re better, we’ll all help reassure Elise p>
The therapists offered their own soothing words, finally softening Tanner’s stance. Hearing him relent and agree to the treatment, the heavy anxiety in Camilla’s chest finally lifted.