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Chapter 17: Is My Flesh in the Right Places?
Author: Enigma Stone
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When the two entered a room, a doctor had just finished examining the old master's body.

"Dr. Morales, is there anything wrong with the old man's body today?" the old lady asked casually.

"Old Madam, Old Mr. Cooper's body is still the same. His bodily functions are as active as usual, but he just won't wake up."

"Based on his physical condition, he shouldn't be in a coma, but he has been maintaining this state, which makes me feel helpless."

"In my thirty years of practicing medicine, I have never seen such a situation," Dr. Morales said with a wry smile.

"Thank you, Dr. Morales. You can go and rest. My granddaughter is here to see the old man," the old lady had already gotten used to the doctor's words.

Hearing this, Dr. Morales bid farewell and left with his assistant.

"Grandma, I want to talk to Grandpa alone for a bit," after the doctor left, Fiona said to the old lady.

"Alright."

"You all can leave too. It's enough to have the young miss here," the old lady looked at the servants
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