Chapter 517

He needed this job. There was no way he could afford to lose it.

After all, being the deputy director of First Light Hospital still carried a lot of weight.

During holidays and special occasions, people came bearing gifts, eager to stay on good terms with him.

He had grown used to living in comfort, enjoying status and recognition.

There was no way he would willingly fall into disgrace.

Gary clenched his fists and made a silent vow—he could not lose this job.

So, he would do what Tessa asked.

Only by doing so could he ensure a future worth looking forward to.

Meanwhile, things weren’t much easier for Jackson.

Wiping sweat from his brow, he looked seriously at the people before him and said, “I know this is hard to accept, but that’s just how it is. Sometimes, these things defy medical explanation.

“You have to understand, the human body is extremely complex. When one organ malfunctions, it can affect everything else. I really can’t explain it clearly.”

He wiped his forehead again, trying to look as sincere as possible.

What he hadn’t expected was that the man backing Aurora would be so powerful—he had brought in the most authoritative medical experts in all of Ravenshore.

Compared to them, Jackson’s limited skill set was laughable.

Trying to lie in front of this group was nearly impossible.

Lucas‘ medical team had arrived—five professionals, all in white coats, glasses perched on their noses, now standing inside Jackson’s office.

The pressure was suffocating.

They surrounded Jackson, their presence alone enough to shift the entire atmosphere.

One of them adjusted his glasses and spoke coldly,

“So, you’re telling us gastroenteritis can affect brain function?”

“The patient has been unconscious for days, and no one here thought that was suspicious?”

Jackson opened his mouth but had no idea what to say.

After a pause, he finally managed to speak,

“But… we ran tests on the patient. Everything came back normal.”

Jackson stood up as well, holding out Aurora’s test results for them to see.

“You can take a look yourselves—there really isn’t anything wrong.”

His voice rose as he spoke, and for the first time, he seemed more confident.

After all, the test results truly showed nothing unusual.

There was no visible issue with Aurora’s reports, not even a hint.

That was the only reason he dared meet the gaze of this formidable team.

It was the only reason he had the courage to stand his ground.

The group took the file and reviewed it carefully.

Indeed, there was nothing suspicious on paper.

But something still didn’t sit right with them.

For someone with just gastroenteritis, how could she remain unconscious for days?

It just didn’t make sense.

“Alright, we’ll be taking these records with us.

“Also, if this hospital is this incapable, we’ll be requesting a transfer to another facility.”

With that, the group turned to leave the office.

Jackson, recalling Julian’s warning, quickly tried to stop them.

“Gentlemen, I strongly advise that the patient remain here,” he said awkwardly. “Her condition is still uncertain, and if you move her hastily, it could cause her harm.”

His expression was strained, and despite his words, he was clearly starting to panic.