116 The Regretful Man Tries to Salvage the Situation (2/2)

”But?”

”The situation is bad, as we thought.” Dr. Jin straightened her back before continuing, ”She had some internal bleeding that might lead to infection, but we're keeping watch. What's bad is that she might have difficulties having children in the future. Honestly, she could have died back then.”

Heo Woo Seung sighed. He looked as if he had aged again. His only daughter was hurt, yet he could not do anything to ease her suffering.

”On top of that, she has severe trauma that might develop into PTSD. An appointment with Dr. Hong has been scheduled, but judging from her situation, it's obvious. There might also be other side effects from the ****, but for now, we're still observing.”

Heo Woo Seung took a moment to recollect himself, taking a deep breath before asking, ”Did you go see her?”

”Yes, just now. She was numb; mostly unresponsive. But it seems like the painkillers haven't worn off yet so she's a bit out of it,” she reported, thinking back to earlier. She wanted to think positively and hope that Yeo Ri's behaviour was not psychological, but rather due to some other external stimuli.

”I see...” Heo Woo Seung nodded. ”I've scheduled a transfer for her to a more private medical centre. I've troubled you, Dr. Jin.”

”No, it was my pleasure to be of help. It was great to see you again after so long as well, Dr. Heo.” Dr. Jin smiled at her ex-colleague.

Before Heo Woo Seung could get up and leave, Dr. Jin stopped him. ”Ah, but I'm curious; why are you going so far to help her?”

Heo Woo Seung paused.

Then, he smiled. ”She's Jin Goo's friend. He cares a lot about her, so I'm just helping out as an extension. Besides, she is also one of the promising youths of our town. As an elder, I should help her, right?” He smoothly lied.

Dr. Jin did not suspect anything from his explanation. She knew that the man was somewhat charitable, so she accepted it easily. She smirked knowingly, ”That sounds like a load of bull. Don't lie to me, Dr. Heo~” She laughed, teasing him, ”It's for publicity, isn't it?”

Heo Woo Seung's face changed. He chuckled helplessly, ”Sure, sure, you've caught me.” Her words had caught him off-guard. He had thought that she had found something, but it was just his paranoia.

”Have a good day, Mr. Politician,” Dr. Jin waved him off, a nostalgic smile on her face.