Chapter 263

Sebastian nodded. “First, I wanted to update you on Lord Ryan’s detoxification progress. After this period of treatment, I’ve just done a check-up and found that his condition is better than expected. The swelling in his throat has also decreased significantly.”

“Really?” Carissa felt a surge of joy. Although Rowan had informed her of the positive progress yesterday, hearing it directly from Sebastian was even more reassuring.

“That’s wonderful news. Rowan, you’ve worked so hard during this period. Thank you.”

Rowan smiled modestly but acknowledged the compliment. He had indeed been putting in a lot of effort lately.

Sebastian took a sip of coffee and continued, “Secondly, as you mentioned earlier, now that his overall health is improving, it’s time to address his leg. As I’ve mentioned before, treating the leg will require resetting the broken bone.”

Carissa’s heart tightened. “I understand. It will be very painful.”

“Pain is inevitable,” Sebastian said. “You need to prepare him mentally. I do have some painkillers, but they’re not very effective for the pain of resetting bones. I recommend using acupoint sealing to alleviate the pain.”

“Acupoint sealing for pain relief?” Carissa asked, a note of concern in her voice. “You didn’t mention this method before. Are there any side effects?”

Sebastian explained, “It requires precise placement and perfect timing. If the acupuncture points are left blocked for too long, it can hinder blood flow to the leg. If the blood supply is cut off for too long, he may still have difficulty walking later, even if we set the bone properly.”

Carissa quickly asked, “I know how to perform acupuncture, but I’m unsure about the precision you’re talking about. What does it require?”

Sebastian shook his head. “Acupuncture and acupoint sealing are similar. You don’t need to do it yourself, but the challenge lies in the timing. For a child, it’s even more delicate. Any mistake could be irreparable.”

Though not a medical expert, Carissa could see the risks. If even Sebastian was unsure about the effectiveness of acupoint sealing for pain relief, it increased the potential danger.

The goal of treating Ryan’s leg was to ensure he could walk normally in the future. If the bone was set correctly but he still walked with a limp, it would be as if the treatment had failed.

Carissa hesitated. Would it be better to endure the pain of a broken bone, or opt for the risky method of using acupoint sealing for pain relief?

“Which method do you recommend?” Carissa asked after a moment of contemplation.

Sebastian considered his words carefully. “If it were an adult, I would suggest using a strong painkiller and enduring the pain. Adults generally have better endurance. The reason I mentioned acupoint sealing is to prevent excessive pain and struggling after the bone is set, which could hinder the treatment.”

Rowan added, “Lady Sinclair, my mentor’s point is that both methods have their pros and cons. It depends on whether you’re willing to let the child endure the suffering.”

Carissa was certainly unwilling to let Ryan suffer, but she was even more concerned about the possibility of him being unable to walk properly in the future.

She thought for a moment and then asked, “Sebastian, how confident are you that you can perform the acupoint sealing within the precise timeframe and ensure Ryan recovers well?”

Sebastian sighed. “Given that the leg injury has persisted for some time, I would estimate the success rate at fifty percent. The process could be lengthy, and it’s best if the acupoint sealing is done in no more than ten to fifteen minutes.”

The idea of setting the bone and performing acupoint sealing within such a tight timeframe seemed quite daunting.

Rowan added, “Also, after the bone is set and the needles are removed, there will still be considerable pain, which could last for several days.”

Carissa’s brow furrowed in concern.

Sebastian said, “You should discuss this with the Klein family. Although Ryan is under your care, the Klein family is deeply concerned. You need to keep them informed of the situation so that if any issues arise in the future, they won’t hold you solely responsible.”

Carissa understood that, as a daughter about to be married off, Ryan’s situation was not solely her concern. The Klein family members were coming the following day, and they might blame her if she proceeded with Ryan’s treatment without informing them.

Sebastian said, “Discuss the options with them. We can schedule the treatment for the day after tomorrow. It’s not difficult or dangerous, but it will be painful.”