You Hit My Heart (Joyce and Luther) novel Chapter 1723

Chapter 1723: Unlocking the Device

Finally finding an opportunity to take Alisha out and away from Athena's sight, Luther wouldn't miss the chance.

Dr. Jones, an experienced professional doctor of older age, had seen countless cases and had a wealth of knowledge. But even she had never heard of implanting a micro-explosive device near the heart of a child. It took an extremely ruthless person to target a child like that.

She immediately nodded and discreetly brought the mobile CT machine over.

Jacob, who was observing from outside, saw the examination taking place inside. He became cautious and was about to pick up the phone to inform Athena.

However, Jamie stood beside him and said, "Don't be surprised. It's only logical to perform a CT scan for pneumonia. I had thought we should have done a CT evaluation of her lung recovery while she was receiving treatment at home."

Jacob found the explanation reasonable and no longer felt alarmed or concerned.

Inside the sterile ward, Dr. Jones used the most advanced multi-slice spiral thin-layer CT machine to clearly capture cross-sections of the thoracic cavity. After taking images from multiple angles, she pushed the machine away.

Then she opened her linked computer and carefully analyzed the images one by one.

Luther stood by Alisha's side, tightly holding her hand.

If possible, he really wanted to remove the explosive device from Alisha's body right now.

In fact, he wanted to subdue the people outside as well. It wouldn't be difficult for him.

It was just that Athena probably anticipated this, and if she could make Alisha come out, he worried that Athena, the wicked woman, still had a backup plan. He had to eliminate all possibilities.

"What's the situation?" After a moment of waiting, Luther asked Dr. Jones.

Dr. Jones responded, "Firstly, it will take at least twenty minutes for the anesthesia to take effect. Removing the detonator isn't difficult. Although it's close to the arterial blood vessels and poses a risk, as long as the surgeon is skilled, they can avoid it within a controllable range. However..."

She paused.

Luther nervously waited for her next words.

"However, what?"

"I believe this isn't an ordinary detonator." Dr. Jones pointed at the screen. "Mr. Warner, take a look here."

Luther stepped forward and saw a circular device on the black and white CT image. It seemed to have a tube extending from it.

"What is this?" he asked.

Dr. Jones said, "Mr. Warner, I had the privilege of working in a military hospital for ten years. I suspect this is a section of a conduit. Let me put it this way, it's like a key. We need to open the conduit first before we can remove the detonator. If we try to remove the detonator without the key, the only consequence will be an explosion."

"What!" Luther was shocked. "So I need to acquire the unlock device that can open the conduit first."

"Yes. That's what I suspect. If we forcefully remove it, I can't imagine the consequences," Dr. Jones shook her head. "Mr. Warner, this is beyond my capabilities. I'm sorry, I can't do it."

Luther understood. "I understand. Don't blame yourself. You've already been very helpful."

"Mr. Warner, there's something I don't know if I should say or not," Dr. Jones hesitated, then asked.

"It's fine, go ahead."

If that were the case, the chances of success would be much higher.

"Yes. And if you can find a highly skilled cardiovascular surgeon, they can unlock the detonator first. A surgeon with fast hands can directly remove the detonator within five minutes. Then, they can place the detonator in a sealed explosion container. The method I just mentioned, with the anesthetist and surgeon cooperating, practicing and testing repeatedly, it should be possible to complete the procedure within five minutes," Dr. Jones explained carefully.

All of this was based on her experience working as a military doctor.

After listening to Dr. Jones, Luther's eyes lit up.

Five minutes, just five minutes. The chances of success would greatly increase. So, for now, the first step was to find the device that could unlock the detonator. The second step was finding the anesthesia method, and the third step was to have the anesthetist and surgeon practice and coordinate repeatedly, ready to act at any moment.

Once he had a clear direction in his mind, the curve of his lips relaxed, as if the clouds had parted and he finally saw a ray of sunshine.

He brushed away the cloud that was the divorce agreement he had been forced to sign earlier.

If the final outcome was good, a temporary sacrifice was worth it.

Athena held the divorce agreement with his signature, and she would surely go to Joyce.

The agreement would only take effect if Joyce also signed it.

It seemed that Athena would soon reveal herself to Joyce.

Luther stood with a furrowed brow. Now, he could only rely on Joyce.

She had to believe in him and hold on.