Chapter 788

“She…” Leon looked at the tightly closed emergency room door, feeling uneasy. He held Henry’s hand, extremely worried. Elizabeth went in. How would she treat Ellen? Would she treat Ellen like any other patient? This was the question Leon most wanted to ask.

“Dad, don’t worry. This is a hospital. No matter how arrogant Elizabeth is, she won’t do anything!” Compared to Leon, Henry was much calmer.

When Henry first heard that Elizabeth was going in, to be honest, he was very nervous. But when he actually saw Isadora escorting Elizabeth in, Henry’s heart surprisingly calmed down, as if he had an inexplicable trust.

Inside the emergency room, Elizabeth approached Dr. Wells. “What’s the patient’s condition?”

Someone quickly replied, “Currently low blood pressure, just had a cardiac arrest. Because she consumed a large amount of alcohol and drugs, the patient’s stomach is corroded.”

Elizabeth looked at the large screen on the side; the images made her frown slightly. “What’s the current situation?” she continued to ask.

“Heartbeat is very weak, could stop at any moment. The patient is unconscious, in a deep coma! The injected drugs are ineffective.”

Elizabeth felt Ellen’s pulse—very weak, almost imperceptible. Rather than saying Ellen took drugs to die, it was more accurate to say Ellen had lost the will to live. Doctors could resuscitate, but the patient needed a strong will to live.

“Defibrillate,” Elizabeth pursed her lips, straightforward and decisive.

Dr. Wells said, “We did; it’s useless; she’s been in this weak state.”

“What, giving up?” Elizabeth questioned him.

Dr. Wells immediately shut his mouth. Elizabeth used her fingers to open Ellen’s eyes; her pupils showed no sign of life.

Elizabeth sneered, “Esme hasn’t been released yet, and you want to die first?”

“Esme gets released, you die, and then Esme seeks death too?”

Dr. Wells looked at Elizabeth, reminding her, “Elizabeth, we’re doctors; now is not the time for sarcastic remarks.”

“This is not sarcasm; it’s giving her a reason to live,” Elizabeth’s voice was cold. Why did Ellen commit suicide? Wasn’t it because Esme hadn’t been released? So why couldn’t Ellen wake up now? Why did she have no will to live? Wasn’t it still because of Esme?

Several doctors and nurses nearby looked over, not daring to make a sound. Although Elizabeth wasn’t a resident doctor at the hospital, everyone knew that she had high favorability with Dean Nick! Several times, Nick had Elizabeth participate in his surgeries, which showed her high value. Moreover, Elizabeth was the only one at Evergreen Medical Center who didn’t need to be on duty at the hospital but could participate in surgeries at any time! Didn’t this prove Elizabeth’s status at Evergreen Medical Center? She was skilled enough, and Nick trusted her enough to allow her such freedom in the hospital’s operating room!

“Alright, follow my lead now.” Elizabeth directly took charge of the surgery. Everyone stepped forward, and Dr. Wells was immediately pushed aside.

Elizabeth glanced at Dr. Wells and said, “If we save her, it’s your credit. If we don’t, it’s my fault. You go rest.”

She had to succeed in this surgery. If Elizabeth failed, Ellen’s life would be her fault. Henry and Leon were waiting outside; if she came out with bad news, they would make Elizabeth pay a heavy price. Logically, Elizabeth shouldn’t be involved in this surgery. But she was a doctor; she couldn’t just watch Ellen fall into danger and turn away. This might be a doctor’s innate sense of responsibility.

Dr. Wells laughed, “Everyone has heard about you and the Russell Family. The Russell Family is indeed dedicated. Truly a good doctor, Elizabeth.”

Elizabeth didn’t miss the sarcasm in his tone. She couldn’t be bothered to respond. Soon, she was fully immersed in the surgery. Outside, the atmosphere was tense.