Is that why she picked me?

Meanwhile…

"I'm sorry for making you wait."

Haines looked back at the entrance of the doctor's office and nodded in understanding. "It's alright, Doc. Today was a busy day at the company, so having a night appointment isn't that bad."

"Ha ha. I see." The doctor quickly moved from behind the desk and settled down. "We got your results from the last scan, and I reviewed them earlier."

The doctor paused as he pulled out the scan to show Haines, pointing at a specific area. "You see this, Haines? The muscles around here are regrowing. Although very slowly, if they continue, there's a high chance that your leg might get a lot better."

"Is that so?" Haines clutched his leg, looking up at the doctor. "Can this… also take away the pain?"

"Hmm?"