"What do you mean, doctor?" Emma asked in a tone full of worry, with a tint of desperation, as if trying to understand how bad Robert's condition was.
The expression on Dr. Ken's face turned serious; his eyes brimmed with so much empathy as he continued his explanation, "What I mean is, it is a life-and-death surgery where the outcome is not guaranteed and the risks involved are very high.
Emma's eyes had grown large with panic, and her face was ashen with concern, as she pleaded, "Doctor, please don't talk about death; Robert is not dying, he cannot be, I won't let him."
Dr. Ken's face softened, his voice assuming a soft, comforting tone, as he said, "I'm serious, madam; the bullet has started damaging some vital organs in his body already, and we really must act quickly to avoid furth
