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"Bone Marrow transplant?" Cassandra repeated, her tone indicating her surprise and a look of pure relief on her face. "So does that mean that Ashley's..." "Yes." Dr. Bailey nodded, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips. "It seems like your grandson doesn't have to suffer anymore."

Cassandra's hands came up to cover her mouth as she tried to suppress a sob. Tears pooled in the corner of her eyes and threatened to fall down her cheeks. "That's great news!" Benjamin was quick to hug his wife and comfort her.

Owen too, felt a wave of relief wash over him, the thought of the day Ashley's transplant from his half sibling would fail had haunted him for quite a while. And now, it was gone.

His gaze turned to his side where Leonica was sitting and he was surprised to see tears running down her cheeks.

"Hey," He wrapped an arm around her shoulder and pulled her closer, her tears damping the material of his shirt. "Why are you crying?"

"I'm happy." She managed to say. "So freaking happy."

Owen chuckled and pressed a kiss on the top of her head, not saying anything else and allowing the happiness and relief to envelop them all.

Doctor Bailey had the decency of giving them a few minutes to enjoy the good news before he asked. "So, would you like to go through with the surgery, Ms. Romero?"

"Of course!" Leonica replied without missing a beat.

"Great. Then if you don't mind, the procedure can start next week since you still need a bit of time to fully recover. We'll prepare everything and get you the necessary documents. But for now, all you have to do is rest and relax." Leonica nodded. "Okay."

Dr. Bailey left after saying that, leaving Leonica alone with her parents, Owen and Ashley who was passed out on the couch, using Owen's coat as a blanket.

"This is such great news." Cassandra was still crying tears of joy as she said. "I can't believe you'll be able to help Ashley. Oh my God, thank you."

"It's okay, Mom." Leonica reassured her.

"Yeah," Benjamin agreed. "She's doing this because she love Ashley and that is enough."

Cassandra nodded her head and turned her attention back to her daughter. "Thank you so much, Sweetheart."

"I'd do anything for him." Leonica stated.

"Alright, let's head back now." Benjamin said as he walked towards the chair and picked his grandson who had been living with them for a year. "We'll come and visit tomorrow." "Okay. Drive safely."

"I will."

as they left, and when they were finally

know that Ashley had started calling

looked at her and chuckled.

"When?"

I'm not complaining. I'm more than happy to be

Leonica smiled. "I'm glad."

again, someone knocked gently on the door and after receiving permission to enter, Doctor Kareem walked in

to you." He handed it to

she should tell them that Gabriel was no longer in their life, because he indeed

with the pen and

to scribble his signature

Leonica. "Get some rest, Ms. Romero. We'll see you in a few days."

and excused himself, leaving

Perhaps her body wasn't used to the entertaining it did after it's first day of waking up. "Then rest." Owen

get bored?" She

This wouldn't be the first time I've watched you sleep." He assured her.

small smile,

closed her eyes, a content sigh

and after a few seconds, she drifted

Leonica had gotten the best of care from her family and

was discharged from the hospital, they were all waiting for her with a feast, a welcome home party, a celebration that was

exclaimed as he released the confetti as

giggled and accepted the bouquet of flowers and the card her friend was

"Welcome home, Leonica!"

Arvan," She smiled at him before turning her attention to Daisy. "How are

flashed a toothy grin.

she approached her, pulling her into a quick hug. "Welcome

"Thanks, Meggie."

he offered a single flower bouquet. She

"Welcome home Leonica and

a

p

her this time around. The latter greeted her with a

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