Under the Heiress' Facade novel Chapter 138

The doctors kept their doubts to themselves since Johnson, Bernard's personal doctor, had decided.

Meanwhile, Hera finally saw Bernard in the operating room. As he lay on the table with his eyes closed, Bernard's lips stood out as unusually crimson against his pale expression. His hand, where the IV drip was attached, bore bruises and needle marks.

Typically exuding an air of authority, Bernard now appeared fragile and weak. His brows remained furrowed despite being unconscious, hinting at a subtle restlessness beneath his closed eyelids, as if he were trapped in a nightmare.

Hera observed his heart rate and blood pressure readings on the monitor. It appeared that his condition was more critical than she had anticipated.

As she touched his forehead, Hera felt the heat. It was feverish enough to sear her heart.

"The fever is a result of a wound infection. We've administered antibiotics and antipyretics, but their effect is minimal," Johnson explained, his tone tinged with concern.

He feared the prolonged fever might affect Bernard's brain before his leg.

Hera gently smoothed Bernard's furrowed brows, then swiftly opened the packet of silver needles. With precision and expertise, she inserted the needles into specific acupuncture points.

Shortly after, Bernard's agonized expression gradually eased.

"Attach the oxygen tube and be careful around the needles. We'll begin the surgery right away," Hera instructed, removing the IV drip from Bernard's hand to check his pulse at the wrist.

"Got it," Johnson affirmed.

Despite his extensive surgical experience and the years since he last acted as an assistant in the operating theatre, Johnson felt no discomfort at following Hera's lead.

On the contrary, he was quite impressed by her performance. It was the first time he had witnessed someone seamlessly integrate acupuncture with modern medicine, let alone apply it in a challenging surgery.

As Hera, clad in a green surgical gown, stood at the operating table with her head bowed in concentration, her movements were precise and steady.