Chapter 18 - Midnight Sacrifice
For eight agonizing hours, Ryan underwent high-risk emergency bone marrow extraction procedures in the operating theater.
The medical staff warned him that his body was already exhausted and the procedure carried significant risks.
"I don't care about the risks," Ryan grunted through the pain as the thick needles were prepared. "Just save my son."
Emily watched through the glass partition, seeing the excruciating physical toll it took on Ryan's body.
By 3:00 AM, the procedure was successfully completed, and the healthy marrow was rushed to Ethan's room.
Ryan was wheeled into a recovery room, his face pale as chalk, hooked up to IV drips and heart monitors.
Emily walked softly into his room, standing beside his bed as the heavy machine monitors beeped rhythmically.
Ryan opened his eyes weakly, looking up at her with a faint, pale smile.
"Is... is Ethan going to be okay?" Ryan whispered, his voice barely audible.
"He's stable, Ryan," Emily said softly, gently reaching out to touch his cold forehead. "The doctors say he will make a full recovery."
Ryan let out a long breath of relief, closing his eyes as a tear slid down his cheek.
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"Thank God..." Ryan murmured before falling into an exhausted sleep.
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