Chapter: 40

Norah had to pass through security and get checked for weapons before she could come in.

Since Norah could come in, Kason didn't ask further.

The room was dimly lit, with a foul odor mixing with the scent of various medicines. It wasn't a pleasant smell at all.

Norah frowned, then went to the window and pulled back the white curtains. Sunlight flooded in, and she opened the window to let in some fresh air.

"Hasn't this room been cleaned? Why hasn't the window been opened?"

Norah said, "The air here could make anyone ill if they stayed too long."

To give them some privacy, Kason accompanied Norah by himself. When he heard what she said, he seemed embarrassed. He didn't do a lot.

It was mostly the maids who did the work. "I'll have a word with them. Just let me know what your requirements are for the procedure."

Norah approached the bedside, switched on the room's light, and scrutinized Devonte closely.

His hair and beard had turned completely gray. Lying there with his eyes shut, his expression bore signs of discomfort.

Devonte was nearing a hundred years old, his lineage extending to a grown great-grandson.

After a thorough assessment, Norah deduced that Devonte's declining health was primarily due to his advanced age affecting his organ functions.

Kason silently observed from the side. When Norah paused, he asked, “What do you think?"

Over the years, they had run different kinds of tests, and the news was never good. Devonte's health was deteriorating steadily.

Supernatural Doctor was Devonte's last hope.

Back then, Supernatural Doctor's exceptional medical abilities gained her international fame. She even solved some tough cases. Yet, she vanished from public view just as quickly as she had risen to prominence.

Norah outlined Devonte's health status, "I can't do magic. My approach cannot revive his failing organs, but I'll prescribe medication to ease his discomfort. He could gain up to three more years. But that's the extent of it." She shrugged with a sense of resignation.

Kason, though disheartened, was somewhat relieved and said, “Even minimal relief from his suffering would be appreciated."

Kason provided Norah with a chair, eager to hear the treatment plan in detail.

Despite the availability of pain relief options, their prolonged use could lead to tolerance and further damage to Devonte's system.

Kason had previously sought such remedies, only to see Devonte's condition worsen.

Kason had put in a lot of effort for Devonte’s condition. He had left the military since he felt the need to tend to Devonte and support the Hayes family.

Having accepted the consultation fee, Norah disclosed everything Kason needed to know about the treatment plan. "This is what his family should do. I'll visit monthly for his treatment."

The duration of Devonte's life was now as much in his own hands as it was dependent on the treatment.