The Day I Walked Away My Empire Began novel Chapter 225

The doctor paused for a moment, his eyes landing on Bria’s legs. “Her case is a bit complicated. Even though her legs have been disabled for a while, with proper rehab, there’s still hope things can get better.”

Steven’s face lit up. “Really? You mean there’s actually a chance she could walk again?”

The doctor nodded, serious. “We recommend acupuncture therapy, along with a structured rehab plan. Acupuncture can help open up the meridians, improve blood flow, and wake up the nerve cells in her legs. We’ll combine that with physical therapy to maximize her recovery.”

He pulled out a tablet and brought up a rehab schedule. “In the early stages, she’ll need acupuncture three times a week, plus electro-acupuncture to boost the effect. Every day, we’ll use a special herbal steam to help her circulation and combat muscle atrophy. For the physical therapy, we’ll use ultrasound and electrical stimulation to slowly bring back feeling and strength in her legs.”

Steven and Bria listened carefully, hope flickering in their eyes. “Alright,” Steven said, his voice steady. “If there’s a chance her legs can recover, we’ll do whatever it takes.”

The doctor’s tone grew more serious. “But recovery takes time and patience. She’ll need to stick to the treatment and do targeted exercises at home every day—things like joint stretches, balance training, and using orthopedic braces if possible. The more consistent she is, the better the results.”

Bria squeezed Steven’s hand, tears glistening in her eyes. “Steven, did you hear that? I might get to stand up again…”

Steven gently patted her hand and turned to the doctor. “We’ll go with whatever you think is best. Money isn’t an issue. I’ll personally make sure she follows through with her rehab.”

Shannon, standing nearby, bit her lip and glanced between them. “Steven, Aunt Bria, I’ll help, too! I’ll make sure Aunt Bria keeps up with her exercises so she gets better fast!”

Bria smiled through her tears. “That would be wonderful.”

“Alright then,” Steven said, “let’s get her admitted.”

The doctor nodded. “Great. Please come with me to sign the paperwork.”

Steven’s assistant followed the nurse to handle the admission.

As luck would have it, Bria’s hospital room ended up on the same floor as Mr. Anderson’s. It was the only VIP floor in the hospital, after all. Luckily, the floor was spacious—Mr. Anderson’s room was all the way east in 908, while Bria’s was at the far west end in 922.

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In room 908, Elio’s wound was bandaged, and Mr. Anderson had already fallen asleep.

Lucie checked the time—it was already past noon. She couldn’t afford to hang around any longer, and she definitely didn’t have the energy to keep babysitting Elio and June. She needed to get back to her studio and finish the artifact restoration. Once Dr. Tate’s relics were done, she still had to get ready for the antique dealers’ convention.

“Madison, Rose, please look after Grandpa. If anything comes up, call me right away.”

“Don’t worry, Miss. We’ll take care of Mr. Anderson,” Rose assured her.

“Thank you. I’ll head out now.”

“Take care, Miss.”

Elio looked at her, all serious. “Lucie, did you forget? I’m here to buy that antique from you. You promised to sell me that statue. You’re not going to back out, are you?”

Lucie smacked her forehead. “Oh, right! I totally forgot.”

“Well, the statue’s still in New Amberton. I can’t go back right now. I need to finish what I’m working on here first.”

Elio thought for a second. “How long will that take? I’m not in a rush—I just need it before the twentieth next month.”

Lucie did a quick mental calculation. “I should be done here in about a week. If you’re sure you want it, we can head to New Amberton together next week so you can see it for yourself.”

Elio nodded, looking determined. “I’m definitely sure. I can pay you right now if you want.”

“Alright. Just pay me after you’ve seen it and made up your mind.”

“Sounds good. In that case, I’ll just hang around here and wait for you. I’ve got nothing else going on anyway.”

Lucie felt another headache coming on. “...Seriously?”

“Don’t worry, I won’t get in your way. While you’re working, I’ll go explore the area. And when you’re free, maybe you can join me for a meal or two. That’s not too much to ask, right?”