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Ellie moved forwards so it would be easier for Dr Wu to take her pulse. The movement brought aome strain to her face. "I probably can't do a marathon at this exact moment or you know race at all. But I do feel better than I have in a really long time. It's nice to be able to move my toes."

Wu laughed. "In healthcare, only the doctor can judge you as healthy. A lot of the time we feel well when we are sick and we feel sick when we are well. Better to be safe than dead, in my opinion." Wu started to unbutton the front of Ellie's shirt so Henry cleared his throat and ushered Michael out

He turned to the doctor. "Please do all the necessary examinations. I want her to be well as quickly as she can. Also Ellie, I will have Mr Chou the family lawyer over for a consultation here. I'd like you to be part of the process as you have more of an undestanding than I do."