Chapter 167

Chapter 167

More than an hour has passed since Lucia rushed back to the hospital from the villa. After settling

down Bill, Lucia immediately called a doctor to examine him, and when she learned that his

condition was still normal, she was finally relieved Seeing Bill lying in bed already asleep, EI'>sa

called her out and said to her, "Lucia, we are bad mood recently.” Lucia smiled at her and said,

"Mom, I understand.” She understood that under psychological pressure, Bill naturally would be

nervous and irritable, so she wouldn't keep it in mind. "Thanks for your understanding. Let me check

your face, is it still painful?" Saying that Elisa stretched out her hand and peered closely at her face.

Although Elisa usually nagged Lucia, she loved her daughter deeply, until seeing the bruise had

disappeared almost invisible, she was relieved.

Lucia was moved and she quickly reached out to hold her wrist and said in a lighter voice, "Mom,

I've already found Dr. Long's contact information, so I'll contact him later to talk about the surgery

plan.” Elisa smiled and immediately nodded, "I heard higher success rate.” Lucia nodded excitedly

and chatted with her for a few more minutes before picking up her phone to call Dr. Long. She'®

patiently and talked about the surgery plan and the surgery time with her, but when it came to the

cost he paused, "Regarding the cost of this operation, I hope you should prepare at least one and a

half million because we will use

the best medicine to reduce the risk as much as possible.” Upon hearing this, Lucia's hand holding

the phone trembled slightly, and stunned for two seconds before slowly coming back to her senses,

"One and a half million?" ®

"Yes, there may be extra costs for medication maintenance and tests later on.” Lucia took a deep

breath and said determinedly, "Okay, Dr. Long, I understand, when we raise to operate as soon as

possible, then try to advance a bit, because I have other

Yes, I'll try my best." After hanging up the phone, Lucia stood in place helplessly. She also did not

expect that it would cost so much money. These years, Elisa usually took part in volunteer activities

without any income, only Bill could earn money as

a college professor. Although they were not poor, it was difficult for them to afford this

operation.'®

She was anxious about how to raise money when Elisa came out of the ward and saw Lucia standing

dumbly in place, and’

immediately walked up and asked, "What's wrong? What did Dr. Long say?" ®

Lucia looked back at Elisa and said, "There's nothing wrong with the surgery, but the fee is a bit

high... mom, how much money do we have now?"

Elisa said seriously, "We have nearly half a million, is it not enough?"

Lucia bit her lips, hesitated for a moment, but still spoke, "The cost of this operation is about one

and a half million.” "What?" Elisa was a little dumbfounded and asked again incredulously, "One and

a half million?" Lucia nodded somewhat demoralized because it was impossible for them to raise

one million in such a short time. In fact, they had well arranged suitable doctor, surgery plan and

schedule, but they actually We can't delay anymore, for your dad's condition is not stable!

Lucia clenched her fist and comforted her, "Mom, don't worry, I still have some deposit, and I will try

my best to raise money." Hearing this, Elsa then sighed with relief and nodded, "Good, Lucia, thank

you."

Lucia returned to the ward and saw Bill lying on the bed, who was looking pale and thin, almost

burst into tears and she was determined to find a way to get enough money for the surgery. Lucia

basically spent her weekend in the hospital and went back at night to change clothes, but the next

day she was almost late for work. Nowadays, she couldn't lose her work, although her salary was far

from one and a half million, she should keep the money as much as possible. There was still some

time left before the surgery, she had to find a way to get more money, even taking out a loan.

was

“Lucia, Carter wants you to go to her office" Liza stood not far behing her and said with a gloating smile

Seeing Lisa's smile, Lucia was a bit surprised, thanked and walked toward the Supervisor's Office. After pushing the door in she saw Carter siting at the table

and lifted her chin at her, gesturing for her to sit, “Sit” Lucia sat down and asked, “Carter, what's the matter?”

Carter stopped the work and raised her eyes to her, but her gaze was quite serious, “Last Friday aftemoon, did you leave in advance?” Lucia paused and

ruthfully answered, "Yes, my dad.” Carter slapped the table, directly interrupted her words, and said in a cold voice, “Don't make any excuses!” Lucia trembled,

but she should adit this matter, indeed, wes her fault That day as soon as she received a call from Elis, she rushed to the hospital without informing her.

“Don't be arrogant when you get a lite credit, i you forget the rules of our company?" Carter had always been serious about work and hated it when

employees made the most basic mistakes. And this time, Lucia, obviously iritated her.