Chapter 67

Jose sternly looked at the doctor, his eyes filled with determination. "Listen carefully, doctor. If you don't want to lose your job, you will follow my instructions precisely," he warned, a crooked smile forming on his face.

The doctor, sensing the impending breach of medical ethics, felt a shiver down his spine. He nodded reluctantly, understanding the gravity of the situation.

"We can't wait for the guardian's permission any longer. We'll have to take the patient without it. Time is of the essence," Jose declared, his voice leaving no room for argument. The doctor, conflicted but compelled by the urgency, reluctantly agreed to Jose's demand.

Back at ward four, Maximilian watched in horror as his wife entered a convulsing state. Fear gripped him, and he screamed for help. Doctor James swiftly entered with a team of nurses, assessing the critical situation.

"We need to operate on your wife immediately," the doctor informed Max, his tone grave. They quickly t