Chapter 381 Bring Her Back as a Daughter-in-law
Maybe Margaret really had no other choice, so she put all her hopes on Rodolfo.
She handed Rodolfo the test results she had prepared in advance. "These are Tomas's examination reports from this period. Please take a look."
Rodolfo didn't hesitate and took them right away.
While he was looking at them, Olivia also leaned over to help check.
As Rodolfo read, he asked them, "Did the coughing up blood start from the beginning? Why didn't you come to me earlier?"
Tomas's voice was hoarse as he said weakly, "The coughing up blood only started this week. That's why I didn't contact you right away.
After all, I never thought a simple cough could lead to such serious consequences.
Now I'm completely out of options, so I had to contact you quickly."
Margaret spoke earnestly, looking at Rodolfo with a pleading expression. "Rodolfo, you must save Tomas!"
Rodolfo quickly raised his hand to steady her, saying, "Don't worry. If Tomas has health problems, I certainly won't just stand by.
If I can treat him, I'll do everything I can!"
Hearing this, Margaret was so happy she cried. "Thank you, thank you so much."
Rodolfo didn't waste time and started examining Tomas right away.
However, after the examination, he didn't rush to give a conclusion. Instead, he looked at Olivia behind him and said, "You try too, see if you can figure anything out."
Seeing Rodolfo's calm and confident expression, Olivia didn't ask questions and just did as he said.
A few minutes later, Olivia had a pretty good idea.
She looked at the anxious Margaret and explained Tomas's condition. "Based on the test results, coughing pattern, breathing rhythm, coughing up blood, and the symptoms shown in his throat, eyes, and complexion, it looks very much like a rare cough disease recorded in our medical texts.
It falls into the category of complicated cases.
In its early stages, it's no different from a regular cold, but the key feature of this disease is that it's hard to cure.
If people don't understand it, they treat it as a common cold.
Over time, it gets worse and worse, leading to coughing up blood, depletion of vital energy and blood, and gradual deterioration of the body.
Eventually, it becomes untreatable."
By the end, both Tomas and his wife were scared.
Tomas instinctively looked at Rodolfo. "Is this... really true?"
Rodolfo nodded and said, "Olivia's diagnosis is correct. Your illness is indeed a rare cough disease. The cause is hard to say.
It could be from being in a certain place and inhaling something foreign, or it could be something else!
However, since you've only just started coughing up blood, it can still be treated."
"Really?" The anxious Margaret got a bit emotional.
Tomas's face also flushed with joy at these words.
Rodolfo nodded and told them, "Using the Medica Vitae Sect treatment method, with continuous treatment for three days, along with medication for half a month, you'll recover. But your body has already become weak, so you must take good care of yourself.
Also, you're too thin now. To get back to your previous strong build, besides recuperation, you'll need to exercise properly.
I'll prescribe some medicine for you in a bit. Take it for about three months."
Tomas nodded happily. "As long as my body can recover, I'll take medicine for however long needed!"
But Rodolfo shook his head and reminded him, "All medicine has some side effects. Just follow the doctor's orders - taking too much isn't good either."
Margaret said with red eyes, very gratefully, "If only we'd come to you earlier, Tomas wouldn't have had to suffer so much."
Rodolfo waved his hand and said with a comforting smile, "It's not too late now. I'll have Olivia treat Tomas going forward.
She's learned almost everything I know, and she's mastered the Medica Vitae Sect treatment method very well - even better than this old man."
Hearing him entrust this to Olivia, Margaret looked a bit hesitant.
Like most people, she had preconceived notions.
She judged doctors' skills based on their experience.
Compared to a young apprentice, she trusted the older Rodolfo more.
Besides, Rodolfo wasn't really that old.
He was nimble, and his face looked much younger than his actual age.
He also had an elegant air about him.
With his rosy complexion and sharp eyes and ears, he didn't look very old at all.
But Tomas agreed without hesitation. "Sure, let Olivia do it.
She confirmed my condition in such a short time just now, without even needing Rodolfo's hints. That's enough to prove her skills.
Besides, I've watched her study and grow up since she was little. I know what she's capable of.
Margaret, you can rest assured."
Since he said so, Margaret had no more objections.
Now that they'd decided on treatment, Olivia didn't waste time and quickly got started.
Margaret had never seen this kind of treatment method and watched nervously from the side.
Olivia worked methodically with practiced movements.
After the treatment, she brewed a dose of medicine for Tomas to drink.
In less than half an hour, Tomas's condition had clearly improved.
There was no more blood when he coughed.
Only then did Margaret fully trust Olivia's medical skills.
She opened her mouth somewhat sheepishly and apologized to Olivia. "I was too narrow-minded. How could a student taught by Rodolfo have poor medical skills?
I'll be counting on you for the coming days."
Olivia smiled and shook her head. "It's nothing. You're too kind. This is what I should do."
Tomas was also her elder. Even without Margaret's thanks and request, Olivia would have done her best to help him recover.
Every day after that, Olivia made time to come and treat Tomas.
On the last day, Liam somehow found out about this and eagerly tagged along.
He said matter-of-factly that he wanted to assist her.
Of course, if possible, he also wanted to meet Rodolfo.
Olivia knew what he was thinking and didn't stop him.
Unfortunately, Liam's luck wasn't great - he came when Rodolfo didn't have time.
Liam sighed disappointedly. "Why wasn't he free today of all days? I wanted to secretly ask if he could take on another student.
Now I don't even have a chance to ask."
However, Liam didn't get discouraged and quickly perked up again.
If he couldn't become Rodolfo's student, learning some skills on the sly would be good too!
He'd been eyeing the Medica Vitae Sect treatment method for a while.
It was rare to see Olivia treat someone in person - he had to pay close attention and remember it!
Liam watched very intently.
An hour later, Tomas's treatment was completely finished.
She carefully instructed, "Just follow Mr. McCoy's requirements and take the medicine to recuperate."
Tomas's symptom of coughing up blood had completely disappeared.
His coughing had also lessened considerably, with only occasional light coughs.
Tomas smiled and said to her, "Thank you so much, Olivia. You've worked hard these past few days."
"Yes, thank you so much." Margaret also said gratefully, "Olivia, not only are you beautiful, but your medical skills are truly admirable!"
Margaret really liked this young person more and more, and even said, "I'll have the butler prepare a nice feast. Stay for dinner today, won't you?"
Olivia shook her head and politely declined. "No need, this is what I should do."
"Oh, there's no 'should' about it - you're just kind-hearted!"
After spending these few days together, Margaret really liked Olivia's personality.
Tomas and Margaret only had one son in their lifetime.
They had once really wanted a daughter too.
Unfortunately, due to health issues, Margaret never got pregnant again.
Tomas even took the opportunity to complain to Olivia, saying, "Actually, when you were little, I wanted you to be my daughter-in-law.
But Rodolfo kept blocking it, so I changed my tune and said I wanted you as my daughter instead."
There was even a bit of regret in his tone.
At that moment, a young voice came from outside the door. "If Olivia is still willing now, Dad, you could adopt her as your goddaughter."
Hearing this, Olivia turned around and saw that a young couple had entered at some point.
Both were very good-looking.
One handsome, one pretty - they looked perfect together.
Olivia also noticed that the woman had a big belly.
She looked about seven or eight months pregnant.
Seeing her looking at them, Margaret took the initiative to introduce them. "Olivia, this is my son Elmer, and next to him is his wife Lyanna."
She smiled and said to Olivia, "He's in the same profession as his father. He's been working out of town these past two years and won't be transferred back until the end of the year."
At this point, Margaret also looked at Elmer with confusion and asked, "Why did you come back at this time?"
Elmer looked at Margaret helplessly and said, "You kept hiding Dad's coughing up blood from us.
Of course we were worried, so we came back to check."
Lyanna also said, "Yes, Mom and Dad, you shouldn't have kept such a big thing from us."
Margaret said, "You're both busy. We were just afraid you'd have to travel back and forth.
But don't worry, your dad is fine now. It's all thanks to Olivia!"
Elmer nodded, then looked at Olivia and thanked her. "Ms. Smith, thank you for treating my father."
Olivia quickly waved her hand. "Mr. Savage was very good to me when I was little. Treating him is what I should do."
Elmer wasn't stiff either and smiled as he continued, "So what I said just now about having Mom and Dad adopt you as their goddaughter - I was serious.
To be honest, when I was little, my mom and I lived in Harmony City, but we always heard my dad talk about you.
He said every day that he wanted to bring you back to be my little sister.
After all these years, he hasn't let go of that idea.
I also feel quite close to you, and given my dad's relationship with Mr. McCoy, why don't we just make it official?
You're both in Harmony City now anyway. In the future, we can visit each other often and look out for one another!"