Gilbert frowned, looking at Zachary’s medical report. Bettany mentioned that he fell from the second floor five years ago, so he suspected that he had an aneurysm. He then said, "Let’s conduct an MRI scan for him.
People usually omit the early stage of an aneurysm. It could be seen that the child would sleep excessively, their skulls might be enlarged, and they might even have seizures.
He had always thought that Zachary was no different from normal children, and he felt that it was his fault for not realizing it. He was always talking back before Lilly came; Mr. Crawford and Old Mrs. Crawford were always angry with his attitude. If I really think about it, Zachary always ignores everyone when they talk with him, and we always think that he’s talking back to us. But it seems like he was having a slow reaction back then.
Bettany asked worriedly, "Is it severe?"
Gilbert answered, "It’s not the worst case, but it’s affecting him too. But it’s recommended for him to undergo surgery to clear it as soon as possible.
Josh asked, "Do you mean you have to cut his skull open?"
Gilbert nodded, and he explained to them Zachary’s symptoms and conditions. Bettany informed everyone about it in their family group chat, where Zachary had to undergo more check-ups and Gilbert would be arranging for him to be hospitalized. It was hard to reserve a spot in the government hospital, but luckily Gilbert managed to secure a bed for Zachary the following week. She brought the children back home by car. Suddenly, Zachary asked inside the car, "Must my skull be opened?"
Bettany was stunned. So he’s been thinking about it all along!
Lilly patted his hand and comforted him by saying, "Zac, it’s alright. It’s just one cut! It’ll be over before you know it."
Pablo was speechless after hearing her words. It’s just one cut? Why does it sound so weird when Lilly says it?
Everyone was discussing Zachary's conditions throughout the day, and they tried to comfort him and prepare him for the surgery. But he looked indifferent; they did not know if he listened to what they said or not.
Meanwhile, Drake was lying on the bed the entire day, and he was displeased as he did not get the sweet from Lilly!
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During the weekend, Gilbert brought Lilly out to Huxley’s house to eat. Josh wanted to tag along, but he was rejected. He could only see Gilbert’s car drive off at the end of the road.
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