Chapter 146. The Last Time

ROBERT’S POV

“Well…” The doctor let out a heavy breath, his expression grim, hinting that the news wasn’t good. “This isn’t something minor. It’s a critical case of fracture dislocation with visible bone misalignment and swelling. His shinbone and knee ligament are severely damaged. If you guys arrived any later than this or the school medics handled it incorrectly then it could have led to permanent complications. We need to take him in for immediate surgery to realign and stabilize the bones, repair the damage, and prevent infections.” 

 Lily and I switched glances, sighing weakly with bitter frowns on our faces. 

 “B…but is he going to be able to use the leg properly after the surgery?” I asked in a quiet, frail tone. “Is he going to walk again?...” 

 The doctor glanced away briefly and twitched his lips as if pondering on the right answer to the question. 

 “After a successful surgery coupled with some