Chapter 126 Dexter's Encouragement Josie sat on a bench in the corridor and hugged her knees. She felt very insecure.
âDo you smell that, Dexter? Itâs the smell of disinfectant. I hate this smell. Itâs so suffocating.â she said softly.
Dexterâs throat rumbled. He had never comforted such a vulnerable woman, so he didnât know what to say.
Josie was still speaking. It seemed like she could only soothe the panic in her heart by talking.
âHow did you feel when your grandfather was sick? Were you upset?â
Dexter sat beside her and spoke softly. I was nervous, just like you. Although I didnât need money, I understood clearly at that moment that we canât defeat illnessesâ
Josie shut her eyes. She felt the same today. âEveryone advised me to give up treatment for my dad three years ago. They said he would be as good as dead if he continued living. Not only would I run out of money, but he would also become a burden. More importantly, he would be in a lot of pain.â
âBut I wanted him to stay alive, and I didnât care. He had to survive. Heâs my father. He raised me for many years, and I havenât repaid him. She took a deep breath, and her tears fell.
Dexter put his arm around her shoulders and pulled her into his arms. His chin rested on top of her head. âYour dad persevered so many years because of you. He will understand.â
Josie looked up with tear-filled eyes, searching for approval. âReally? Will he really not blame me?
Then why did such a thing happen today? Is he in pain? Does he want to leave?â
Dexter raised his hands and wiped away the tears on her face. He must be angry because you havenât visited him in a long time.â
Josie paused and quickly nodded. âThatâs right. That must be the case. I havenât spoken to him in a long time, so heâs angry and blames me.â
When Dexter saw her repeat it to herself continuously, his heart ached for her. All their so- called boundaries disappeared without a trace. At that moment, he just wanted her tears to stop.
But at that moment, the doors of the operating theatre opened. Matthew was at the front, and a few doctors in white gowns were behind him.
âMatt! Howâs my dad?â Josie tottered forward.
Matthew looked away from the man behind her. His brows wrinkled slightly, and his voice was gentle. âDonât worry. We saved him. Heâs out of danger.â
Josie felt weak, and she patted her chest. âThatâs good. Why did such a thing happen today?â
Matthew took off his gloves and explained patiently, âMr. Warren has been lying on the hospital bed for three years. With the medicine heâs given, itâs normal for his heart to fail. Although we saved him, he will be in bad shape in the future if he doesnât wake up.â
Josie listened solemnly. âAlrightâ¦â
âYour family has to work hard in this aspect and try your best to wake him up.â Matthew looked at her from the start until the end. âJo, there isnât much time left.â
Josie understood, and she nodded furiously. âAlright. Itâs good that he survived. I will try harder after this.â
After they finished talking, the doctors behind Matthew stepped forward and greeted Dexter respectfully. âHello, Mr. Russell.â
They were the medical team that Dexter had arranged.
Dexter looked up. His voice was indifferent yet restrained. âSpare no effort for the following treatment.â
Matthew pursed his lips and looked at the dignified man. âJo, this is?â
Josie came to her senses. For a moment, she didnât know how to introduce Dexter.
âHeâ¦â