Chapter 325 Trust
Amelia only came to her senses after resting for almost six hours in the clinic. “Amelia, are you feeling any discomfort?” Tiffany asked her in great concern as she helped her up.
Amelia shook her head. “I’m fine. Don’t worry. Boris, Dr. Cooper, and the others are keeping an eye on me here. Nothing will happen to me.”
Wearing a look of shame, Boris advanced toward them. “Amelia, I’m sorry. You convulsed and passed out due to my negligence just now. It was my fault.”
A faint smile appeared on Amelia’s face. “Boris, you don’t have to feel sorry for that. It’s just natural for various unprecedented scenarios to occur during treatment. Didn’t you mention that my passing out was unexpected? Hence, I’m confident with your great skill. I strongly believe that you’ll be able to cure my eyes.”
Boris felt a rush of warmth in his heart. It never occurred to him that Amelia would fully trust him.
Because of his great skill in the medical field, he tended to have his nose in the air during his younger days. Nevertheless, he had been through a lot all these years and was numb to the discouraging human nature of harsh reality. Therefore, he knew too well that it was almost impossible for the patients to trust their doctors fully.
Patients flattered the doctors when they needed help for their treatment. However, whenever any problems occurred, the doctors would surely turn into the target of public criticism. Subsequently, they were bombarded with oppressive words from the patients criticizing their skill relentlessly.
That undoubtedly revealed humans’ true colors, but the truth was terrifying.
Somehow, Amelia’s sheer trust toward Boris really touched him. As mixed emotions seized him, he vowed to save her life and cure her eyes by all means. If not, he would never conduct any operations for the rest of his life again.
As for Amelia, it never crossed her mind that her sensibility would grant her sincerity from others.
Because of that, Boris sought help from his apprentices from all over the world to work out a solution. They stayed up all night to discuss how they should treat Amelia’s illness to minimize the level of risk. As for acupuncture, he did not dare to take the risk and give it a try for her again shortly.
“Amelia, you’re indeed a decent child. In fact, you’re giving off such unique vibes that I’ve lacked throughout my lifetime. Don’t worry. I’ll leave no stones unturned to cure your eyes. If I fail to do so, I won’t conduct any operations ever for the rest of my life.” Boris gazed at Amelia with a hint of determination in his eyes.
Both Amelia and Tiffany were astounded by his words.
Amelia uttered warily, “Boris, please don’t say that.”
Boris comforted her again, “Don’t feel pressured, okay? As I’m already in my old age, I plan to entrust this clinic to someone trustworthy after I manage to cure your eyes later. It’s a tiring day for you. Go back and have a good rest. I’ll finalize the way of treatment after having discussions with the other doctors. As for acupuncture, I won’t apply that on you in this period of time.”
“Boris, you don’t have to do so. I have got a hench that acupuncture is workable for me. After all, it’s just an accident this round. I’ll come again for another session two days later after having proper rest. Didn’t you say that we’re not supposed to stop halfway after we’ve kicked start with acupuncture?” Amelia smiled as though she was not traumatized at all by the convulsion and blackout moments ago.
Dumbfounded, Boris questioned, “Amelia, aren’t you afraid?”
“Boris, I wish to state that my stance remains the same, and I have trust in you. Other than that, I heard from Tiff that this clinic is fully equipped with advanced medical facilities. In fact, the equipment here is even better than the ones in the biggest hospital in Beshya. By getting my treatment here, I’m sure you won’t let anything happen to me,” Amelia replied confidently.
Boris smiled upon hearing her words. “Amelia, you’re undoubtedly an interesting patient. Fine, I’ll continue to have acupuncture for you then since you trust me so much.”
“Boris, let’s go with that then. I’ll make a move with Tiff first,” Amelia uttered courteously.
“No problem. Collin, please send them off,” Boris instructed Collin at once.
“Noted.” Collin nodded respectfully at him.
Once stepping out of the clinic with Amelia and Tiffany, Collin threw Amelia a glance and asked in great concern, “Amelia, are you sure you aren’t feeling any discomfort now?”
Amelia chuckled. “I’m fine now. You were in the room just now, weren’t you? I must have given all of you a real scare just now when I suddenly passed out. Sorry for that.”
Hearing that, Collin was back to his usual self again with a grin. “I’m thankful that you’re fine now. It really scared the crap out of me just now.”
Tiffany could not help but roll her eyes at him. My goodness! What kind of lousy way is this to pursue a lady! Undeniably, he seems to be staid and mature at work, but he is not comparable to the others in wooing a woman.
Huh! Tiffany let out a deep sigh. She guessed Amelia would never consider being in a relationship with a younger man. Even if she had never met Oscar, Collin would never have any chance alongside Carter and Kurt.
“Collin, you should go back to the clinic now. Amelia and I are leaving now,” Tiffany said to him.
He glanced at Amelia reluctantly. “Amelia, take care. Give me a call if you feel like eating anything. I’ll get them for you.”
“Tiff, I know you’re worried about me. However, we shouldn’t doubt Boris, Dr. Cooper, and the others’ expertise in the medical field. It’s indeed a humiliation to a highly experienced doctor. Never mind if you’re commenting on that to me. Bear in mind not to say so in the face of the others,” Amelia reminded her solemnly.
Tiffany heaved a sigh again. “I know that, but I don’t have the heart to let you take the risk. Why don’t we go to the proper hospital for a checkup? No doubt, Boris’ clinic is well-equipped, and there are quite a few doctors there; yet, I don’t think they’re reliable. Even though Boris was specially invited by Derrick, I still prefer you to receive proper treatment in the hospital. I don’t wish to see you take the risk and have any acupuncture again.”
“Tiff, stop lamenting on this. Please don’t lose touch with reality because of my issues. Don’t ever say this to Derrick and strain your relationship with him. I’m grateful to him for making the arrangement, so don’t end up arguing with him because of me. If not, I’ll move out of the villa with Tony. I guess we’d better stay apart so I won’t become a burden that drives the wedge between the two of you,” Amelia said earnestly.
Tiffany got worked up. “Babe, what are you talking about? Have I ever mentioned that you’re a burden to us? Fine, it’s my fault. Let’s just carry on with acupuncture if you feel like having it. I don’t mean anything too. Don’t treat me as a sinner who has just committed a grievous crime, okay?”
Amelia burst out laughing right away. “Tiff, you look cute when you’re whining!”
Tiffany snorted, but she could not stifle a laughter.
Still smiling, Amelia turned to look out of the car window. But of course, she could not see anything.
A few months had elapsed ever since she lost her eyesight. Within such a short period, she had gone through a lot. Her life in the past few months was indeed an emotional roller coaster ride for her. There were countless nights whereby she was shrouded by sheer helplessness. Regardless of how well she pretended as if nothing was bothering her, nobody but her could feel the inexplicable fear when the world before her eyes turned pitch black. Even when Tiffany was keeping her company, she could not just voice out her despair. Instead of bothering Tiffany with her own problem, she would rather overcome the fear all by herself.
She had gradually adapted to the darkness. Nevertheless, her pride seemed to have vanished into the darkness as well. She could not resist but feel inferior with her impairment.
Amelia had been in her deep thought for quite a while till Tiffany’s voice sounded alongside her. “Amelia, we’re here. Let’s get out of the car. Come, let me help you down. Be careful.”
As she stretched out her hand, Tiffany, who stood next to the door on her left, helped her down cautiously.
“Frank, thank you so much,” Amelia uttered politely.
“Ms. Winters, don’t mention it. Go in now. I’ll get the car washed first,” Frank replied cheerily.
“Frank, see you.” Amelia and Tiffany bid goodbye to him simultaneously.
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