Chapter 170

Stephano followed the signs leading to Radiology, anxious to find Alan. He approached an aide and inquired about Alan's whereabouts. The aide directed him to a specific area and advised him to wait.

Soon, the radiologist emerged and approached Stephano, questioning his identity. Thinking quickly, Stephano responded, "I'm his brother."

The doctor's expression turned serious. "What happened to him?" he asked.

"From where I was standing, it looked like he got hit by a truck," Stephano recounted.

The doctor nodded grimly. "That's likely what it felt like to him, too," he remarked. "He has a fractured skull. His brain is swelling due to the impact. We'll need to monitor him closely and keep him in a coma until we determine whether surgery is necessary to relieve the pressure inside his skull. He's fortunate to be alive."

"Is there anything we can do to help him?" Stephano asked, his voice edged with concern.

The doctor sighed heavily. "Pray that nothin