Chapter 85 Requested to Join the Medical Team âI miss you, Dad.â
Josie sat by the bed in the VIP hospital room. She used a wet towel to wipe the old manâs arm Josieâs dad had been lying in bed for too long, and his muscles degenerated. Even his skin was aging. He didnât look like he was in his forties. Instead, he looked like he was in his fifties or sixties.
Josie was distressed when she looked at her dad. He had been healthy but had aged in the past three years.
âDad, quickly wake up, alright? Iâve been feeling very miserable at the office recently. Listen to me, then pat my head, alright?â
âThings arenât going too well at home either. Justinâs madness knows no bounds. Wake up and deal with him. He fears you the most.â
The wet towel was wrung dry repeatedly. Josie was exceptionally patient. She kept talking to herself while constantly paying attention to see if her dad was reacting.
After wiping his entire body, Josieâs dad still didnât react. Only the pulsating lines on the ECC proved that he was still alive.
Josie felt weighed down. She sat at one side and was lost in thought.
She hadnât actually received a call from the hospital today. She just felt depressed and wanted to see her dad.
After the incident with Justin, it had been a long time since she had come to the hospital. She felt slightly guilty.
She stared at her dadâs aged face and thought to herself. If he wakes up, he must feel distressed about my sacrifices over the years. Itâs a shame heâs asleep. No one else in this world will ask me if Iâm happy. No one.
âJo?â The room of the hospital door suddenly opened. Matthew was in white, looking gentle and dignified. Josie immediately stood up. âDr. Sander.â
Matthew indicated for her to sit. âWhy do you keep calling me that? You used to call me Matt in the past.â Josie didnât know why. It seemed like she kept a distance from other men after she married Dexter.
âItâs alright that I came without warning today, right? Has there been any changes with my dad recently?â
âOf course. Youâre the patientâs family. Itâs only natural for you to visit.â Matthewâs hands were in his pocket. He was watching Josie from the start until the end. He wanted to say something but didnât. âIâm not your fatherâs attending doctor, but I followed up with his medical team. According to them, heâs stable for now. Donât worry, Jo.â
âThatâs goodâ¦â Stable. It meant that there wasnât any improvement. Josie was slightly disappointed, but she didnât show it.
âI heard you were here, so I came to see you.â Matthew took out an orange from his pocket. âThe head nurse gave me this. I heard itâs sweet. Do you want it?â
Josie smiled. âThe head nurse gave it to you. Itâs not nice for me to eat it.â
Matthew also smiled. He took out a pocket knife to cut the orange, revealing its slightly orange flesh.
He said. âI recently requested to join your fatherâs medical team. After all, Iâve followed up with his medical condition for three years. I know his condition well.â
Josie was slightly surprised, but she was also delighted. âThatâs great. I will feel reassured if youâre part of my fatherâs treatment team.â
She trusted him.
âEverything is still in the process. I donât know if the higher levels will approve, but I will try to fight for it.â Matthew cut the orange into slices and put one near Josieâs lips. âI donât have time to eat. Help me try it.â
Josie froze. She was almost swept away by Matthewâs gentle and affectionate gaze. She opened her mouth and bit into the fruit. âMm! Itâs sweet! Try it!â
Upon seeing her eat it, Matthew put one slice into his mouth.
âYou called me some time ago and asked me to look out for Justin. You didnât come to the hospital after that. Why? Did something happen?â