57.69 % Chapter 16 Liam stared in disbelief at the laryngeal examination report in his hands . " Mr. Walker , the examination shows that your speech issues are partly due to the selective mutism , and partly because a tumor has developed at the back of your larynx . Likely due to your recent extreme fatigue , this tumor has grown rapidly . We recommend scheduling surgery for its removal as soon as possible . " [ I get checked every month . Why wasn't this detected sooner ? ] The oncology specialist glanced at Liam's phone screen . " Mr. Walker , I've reviewed your previous reports . The checks over the past three three years indeed showed nothing . However , last month's report clearly indicated the tumor's presence . Had it been addressed then , the current severity might have been avoided . " " Oh , and regarding that , Dr. Rossi personally took your report that time . As you know , her ... standing in the hospital is quite high , so other doctors refrained from further involvement in your personal medical affairs . " The doctor didn't dwell on the topic , simply informing Liam of the precautions for the coming days and offering several possible surgery dates . Liam felt a turmoil in his heart . He raised his right hand and pressed his temple . He felt so tired . It seemed ever since Isabella returned and Chloe left , his life had descended into chaos . He let out a long , weary sigh . [ Schedule the surgery for tomorrow morning . ] Lying on the operating table , Liam wasn't particularly nervous . The doctors , however , were very tense , continually reassuring him it was a minor procedure . " Mr. Walker , rest assured . We'll use the latest technology . The incision will be minimal , and the tumor will be removed through the mouth . For the month following surgery , you must stick to room - temperature liquids only . No further irritation to the throat . " Chapter 16 ownload Download 61.54 % Liam nodded . The nurses turned him over , and anesthesia was administered through his spine . He felt the cool liquid slowly entering his body , and then his consciousness gradually faded . Liam dreamed . He seemed to be back at the blind date with Chloe . He remembered it was just after Isabella had left for abroad without a word . Back then , Isabella didn't know his true identity as the Walker heir . What he had admired was her determination and courage to pursue her dreams , even if it meant leaving abruptly . " Hello , I'm Chloe Thompson . " Liam followed the voice and saw Chloe from three years ago , at their first meeting . Back then , he looked at her with disdain and contempt , looking down on the pampered , sheltered daughters of wealthy families from the bottom of his heart . " This is the eldest daughter of the Thompson family . Very accomplished . She's completed her Bachelor's in Medicine and received multiple graduate school offers . Even hospitals in the capital wanted to hire her . " His mother spoke highly of Chloe . " Is Ms. Thompson not planning to continue her studies ? " Liam's mother asked . Liam was also intrigued by his mother's question and looked at the woman before him with curiosity . Three years ago , he had never paid attention to what Chloe studied , where she graduated from , or her plans and aspirations . " It is . " She held Liam's gaze , a quiet certainty in her voice . " I've weighed every option . And choosing him isn't just a feeling - it's the only rational choice I have . " Liam's eyes snapped open . He struggled to sit up but was firmly pressed back down by the nurses . " Administer more anesthesia ! How did he wake up ?! " He heard the doctor's voice . Liam's eyes felt moist . He was slowly losing consciousness again . He couldn't recall Chloe's actual answer from three years ago , nor where this sentence in his dream came from . He never knew Chloe had liked him so much , that she had given up so much for him . His last conscious thought before sinking under was , I want to find Chloe again . Chapter 16 61.54 % Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... Download