Chapter 11: The Healing Touch
With the bank’s stability secured, Leo turned his full attention back to his mother. Thanks to the success of the new social initiatives, several prominent medical foundations partnered with Vance Financial, bringing elite medical experts from across the globe to the city.
Dr. Aris Thorne, a world-renowned cardiothoracic surgeon, reviewed Sarah’s medical files and agreed to perform the high-risk heart operation free of charge as part of a new medical outreach grant sponsored by the bank.
On the morning of the surgery, Leo sat outside the operating room, holding his grandfather's old pocket watch. Mr. Harrison and Dany sat beside him, offering quiet comfort.
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""She's going to make it, Leo,"" Dany said gently, wrapping a warm blanket around his shoulders. ""She raised a hero. Heaven won't take her away yet.""
Hours passed in excruciating silence until the heavy doors opened and Dr. Thorne stepped out, exhausted but smiling softly. ""The surgery was a complete success, Leo. Your mother is going to recover."" Leo let out a long breath, a silent tear rolling down his cheek.
