A Call That Changed Her Entire Life

Chapter 1415 Being Touched

When Estelle did not reply, Ethan continued, "You shouldn't ignore your own health. Have you ever thought about what will happen to your father if you also fall ill? If you don't want my help now, are you going to let me take care of both of you after you also fall ill?"

Estelle was still silent.

From the expression on her face, Ethan knew that Estelle had decided to let him help. He breathed a sigh of relief.

He was afraid that she would always try to put some distance between them.

Ethan smiled at Estelle and headed out of the room.

Previously, Ethan had only been worried about giving Estelle's father the best medical treatment and environment to recover in. Now, he was more worried about whether he would ever wake up.

Ethan had provided Estelle's father the best. Every half an hour, the hospital staff would come in to disinfect and clean the ward. During the day, the doctor would come to examine him every two hours.

The experts that Ethan had called for had finally arrived half an hour ago.

The most important thing now was for the experts to analyze their treatment plans and administer the most appropriate one to cure Estelle's father.

"Thank you," Ethan heard Estelle whisper as he closed the door.

He smiled and shook his head.

Whether or not she was the girl he had been looking for, she deserved to be treated well and looked after.

The experts had already started discussing among themselves when Ethan arrived at the consultation room.

"The patient can't tolerate any invasive treatment. We'd better use conservative methods. Subjecting him to an invasive procedure may cause irreversible damage," one of them argued. The expert who had just joined the team hurriedly disagreed.

"Conservative treatment takes too long," he said. "He's in poor health now. We don't have time. Will you take responsibility if your conservative treatment fails?" he added.

Before he joined the medical team, he had studied the patient's file.

Ethan opened the door and walked in.

"Is there any other way?" he asked. He wanted Estelle's father to wake up as soon as possible.

But he was worried that making it happen in such a short time would be risky.

If something bad happened to her father, Estelle might not be able to withstand it.

At this point, Estelle's heart was connected to her father's by a fragile string. If that string snapped, Estelle...

Ethan did not dare think further and focused on the matter at hand.

"Concerning the medicine, it's better if we put him on this one. It's safe." One expert took out his research and laid it out in front of everyone.

As soon as the others saw it, they laughed. "The raw materials for this medicine are difficult to find, and even if they're found, they're ridiculously pricey. This medicine was so expensive to produce that pharmaceutical companies just stopped making it. It's not on the market anymore."Exclusive © content by N(ô)ve/l/Drama.Org.

Ethan took one of the papers laid out on the table, looked at it, and asked, "But do you all agree that this can cure the patient?"

Another one of the experts sighed and said, "I've also thought about this medicine. I just didn't bring it up because it's no longer available."

The rest nodded in agreement.

"Then I'll help you get it. From now on, just think about and do what's best for the patient. I'll take care of the cost."

Ethan set the paper back down.

He had gathered the top brain experts from around the world.

They had heeded his call because of pure interest in Estelle's father's case, not the paycheck. They grew even more interested with Ethan's full support.

They were the most influential specialists in the field, and they rarely had the chance to study such a unique case. They had always sought to learn something new and valuable.

Estelle was about to enter the consultation room to discuss her father's condition with the specialists when she overheard the discussion from outside the door.

She stopped to listen.

They were now discussing the necessary tests.

"We can do the test here..." That was Ethan's voice.

Estelle stiffened.

'What is he doing in there?' she wondered.

She realized something, and her heart started racing.

In the room, the discussion went on.

They had gone over possible treatment options countless times, weighing the pros and cons.

Hearing the conversation inside, Estelle was touched. She pursed her lips and carefully stepped aside. She decided to wait for Ethan.

He had been nothing but kind, gentle, and considerate to her. However, every time she thought about being Ethan's rebound, she could not help feeling hurt.

'If he can be this kind to his rebound, how much kinder will he be to his true love?'

Estelle's eyes welled up with tears.

Right on cue, the door swung open, and Ethan stepped out.

Estelle quickly straightened up, wiped her eyes, and looked up at Ethan.

Ethan was a little surprised to find Estelle standing there. She seemed to be in tears, and it worried him.

"Why are you here? Are you okay?" he asked.

Estelle's eyes glistened, and her hands were at her back. She did not answer.

Ethan knew Estelle to be a stubborn girl. She did not like it when others interfered in her affairs. Now, seeing her silent and still, Ethan knew that she had overheard his discussion with the specialists.

He hurriedly explained, "I didn't mean to impose, but..."

Before he could finish, Estelle tiptoed and pressed her hand over his mouth. "Thank you," she softly sobbed.

Ethan could not help sticking out his tongue and licking her soft palm gently.

He knew Estelle very well. Judging from her behavior and expression, Ethan knew that she had been deeply touched by his gesture.

When Estelle felt Ethan's tongue against her palm, she recoiled angrily and started wiping her palm on his shirt.

Then, still feeling uncomfortable, she took out a wet tissue from her purse and wiped her hand frantically.

Ethan found her maniacal reaction adorable.

"Since you put your hand over my mouth, I thought you wanted me to help you clean it," Ethan teased.

Estelle bit her lower lip and angrily threw the wet tissue to Ethan's face. "Behave yourself!"

Ethan caught the wet tissue. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

He leaned against the wall and looked at Estelle with pitiful eyes.

Estelle rolled her eyes at him and said, "Thank you and goodbye!"

Then, she turned to leave.