Chapter 198
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Adelaide’s POV
Word of Cedric’s return to the Frostfang Pack spread fast , and gifts for Cedric poured in.
Even Luna Skye, Melinda’s mother, sent fine fabrics for his clothes.
Beata was still sulking over the gifts I’d sent Melinda that were refused.
“Why accept their fabrics? We’re not short of anything,” she said.
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I laughed. “If I’m not upset, why should you be? Besides, I still interact with Melinda. Let’s not make things difficult for her.”
“You’re the one who’ll be troubled,” Beata retorted.
I kept my tone light. “She’s my mother’s sister. There’s no grudge to settle.”
Beata pouted but dropped the subject.
“Fine, family is family. No big feud in the past. What’s there to hold a grudge over?”
With that, she brightened and went to store the fabrics.
I watched her go, rubbed my temples, and smiled.
Beata could be so touchy.
“Alpha Adelaide,” Omega Jasmine hurried over. “Doctor Digby requests your presence in the side hall.”
“Is Doctor Digby here today? Not his assistant, Galvin?” I asked.
Lately, Galvin had been handling Cedric’s treatments, with Digby only stopping by occasionally to check progress.
“Yep, Doctor Digby came himself today. He just examined Cedric and asked for you in the side hall,” Omega Jasmine reported. As Cedric’s caretaker, her level–headedness put me at ease.
“On my way,” I said, thinking this might be about Cedric’s leg.
Yesterday, Galvin mentioned the detox was going well, and Cedric was improving daily.
In the side hall, Digby and Galvin were already waiting.
I greeted them. “What brings you here today, Doctor Digby?”
Digby sat in a chair, wearing a black jacket today.
Temperatures dropped since the rain a few days ago.
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He looked me over with a smile. “You seem much better than the last time I saw you.”
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“Good food will do that,” I replied with a grin, nodding at Galvin. “Thanks for all your help, Galvin.”
“No trouble at all,” Galvin replied. The young man, in his twenties, had a round, amiable face.
I sat down. “Are we discussing Cedric’s leg today?”
Digby nodded. “First, let’s talk about the detox. Today’s comprehensive check–up shows significant progress , especially the reduction in his throat swelling.”
“Really?” I asked, relief washing over me.
I’d heard from Galvin yesterday that things were improving, but hearing Digby confirm it himself made me even happier.
“That’s great news. Thanks for all your patience,” I said.
Galvin smiled faintly.
Digby continued, “Second, as you mentioned, it’s time to address his leg injury. As we discussed, this will require a bone–resetting surgery.”
My stomach tightened. “I know it’ll be painful.”
“Very painful,” Digby said.
“I need to prepare Cedric mentally. While I have some painkillers, they may not be sufficient for the bone- resetting pain. I suggest using nerve blockade for pain relief.”
“Nerve blockade? Is that safe?” I asked, unsure why he hadn’t mentioned this before.
Digby explained, “This method demands precision and perfect timing. If the blockade lasts too long, it could cause vascular blockage, leading to foot complications—even after successful surgery, walking might still be an issue.”
I quickly asked, “I know some healing techniques, but what exactly do you mean by ‘precision‘?”
Digby shook his head. “Your healing techniques share a similar principle, but you won’t be performing this. The critical part is timing. A child’s body isn’t like an adult’s. The margin for error is tiny, and the consequences of mistakes are irreversible.”
Though I didn’t fully understand, Digby’s caution made it clear this was risky.
The goal was for Cedric to walk normally. If he still limped after surgery, it would all be for nothing.
I was torn. Should Cedric endure the searing pain of bone–resetting, or try the nerve blockade?
“What’s your recommendation?” I asked.