Chapter 54
Edward and Claudia might not have been doctors, but even they understood that if the surgery was successful and Helena could avoid transplant rejection, it would mean a new lease on life for her.
Edward’s eyes narrowed slightly. “Is there really such a procedure?”
Barney said. “Not yet. But since Dr. Rotello has already published a paper on it, I believe it’s only a matter of time before this surgical method becomes a reality. When that happens, it’ll be an opportunity for Ms. Graham
As he spoke, Barney hesitated for a moment, glancing at the hopeful expressions an Edward and Claudia’s faces.
He couldn’t bring himself to tell them the truth–that almost no one knew who Dr. Rotello truly was, let alone had met her in person. Even the papers attributed to Dr. Rotello had all been published under the name of her assistant
And even if Dr. Rotello did one day successfully perform such a groundbreaking surgery, getting her to operate on entirely.
Helena was another matter
Claudia clutched Edward’s hand tightly, her voice laced with urgency. “Edward, when the time comes, you have to make sure Helena gets Dr. Rotella”
Edward’s expression hardened with determination. “Don’t worry. No matter how much it costs. I’ll make sure Dr. Rotello treats Helena.
Barney cast a complicated look at the couple but chose to say nothing more. If Dr. Rotello were that easy to find, he wouldn’t have spent year chasing nothing but rumors and dead ends,
After seeing Barney out, Edward and Claudia returned to the living room and sat down. The atmosphere was heavy, their thoughts lingering on Rosalie’s bizarre behavior tonight. Neither of them looked pleased
Claudia broke the silence first, “Edward, do you think Rosalie knows?”
Her fingers clenched slightly, her voice laced with unease. She was terrified that Rosalie had somehow discovered the truth–that Bella had barely been pregnant before Edward and Claudia had gotten together behind her back.
It wasn’t exactly a glorious past, so Claudia refrained from stating it outright. But Edward knew exactly what she meant.
His face darkened for a moment, but then he shook his head. “No. If she knew, with her temper, she wouldn’t have just thrown a few words at us and left. It wouldn’t have been that simple:
