Chapter 112
The situation was critical. Sharon had no interest in wasting time arguing.
“Carter, let go,” she said firmly. “If we delay any longer, Theo’s life will really be in danger.”
Kelly stepped in front of her, blocking the way. “Sharon, I know you’re worried too. But none of us are professionals. We can’t act recklessly. We could make things worse.”
“Let the professionals handle it,” she added. “That’s the safest way.”
“Professionals?” Sharon let out a cold, sharp laugh. “If he were really a professional, he wouldn’t be jumping straight to CPR without thinking.”
The man’s face flushed. “He’s struggling to breathe. If his heart stops, CPR is the only option to stabilize him. What’s wrong with that?!”
Then his voice sharpened. “Get out of the way, woman. Just because that man offered ten million, doesn’t mean you get to pretend you know what you’re doing!”
Kelly’s voice was almost pleading now. “Sharon, this is a life we’re talking about. Theo’s in real danger. If this is about money, let this doctor try first. We’ll compensate you afterward. Please?”
A flicker of anger crossed Carter’s face. He thought of how Sharon had left Theo home alone for the sake of money, running off to care for someone else’s child instead.
“Sharon,” he snapped, “have you lost your mind over money? Look at Theo! And you’re still thinking about a reward?”
The onlookers began to murmur, judgment thick in the air. 1
“My god, is she really stopping someone from saving the kid just for money?”
“Miss, this is a human life we’re talking about. Every second counts. Please don’t stand in the way.”
“If that child dies because of her, she’s legally responsible.”
Sharon tried to move to Theo again, but Carter’s grip on her wrist held firm. She struggled, twisting hard, but he wouldn’t let go,
Her eyes reddened in frustration, teeth clenched. “Carter, if you let that quack touch him, he’ll die! I’m his mother. I know better than anyone what’s going on with him!”
Carter’s gaze flickered with hesitation.
Kelly’s tearful voice cut through the tension. “Carter, please! Do something! Theo looks really bad. He might not make it!”
The doctor hadn’t expected the woman to be the child’s mother. That detail caught him off guard.
Still, Carter turned and said, “Save him. Now.”
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Snapped from his hesitation, the doctor readied himself again.
The mother might understand the child’s condition well, but that ten million was still burning in his mind. It was a once-in-a- lifetime chance. If he got lucky and the kid was fine, the reward would be his.
Just as he reached out, Sharon’s voice cracked, urgent and desperate.
“Don’t touch him! If you really want to save him, check his pockets. There should be emergency medication. Spray it near his nose and mouth-that might buy us time until the ambulance arrives!”
The doctor paused, uncertain. Then, reluctantly, he followed her instructions and searched the boy’s pockets.
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Nothing. They were empty.
He looked up at Sharon, eyes filled with doubt. There’s nothing here. You’re not lying about this just for the money, are you?”
A flicker of satisfaction passed through Kelly’s eyes.
