Chapter 216

But all

even is hinged on a premise that Belinda was unwilling to accept. So, she wouldn’t

entertain a discussion about it. Every time a Red Cross representative came

knocking, they’d get an earful, sometimes even more.

These were matters that children shouldn’t have to know about.

But with the Red Cross reps coming in several times, whispers among the nurses or other patients were inevitable. It wasn’t a secret anymore.

“Jada, do you understand what this all means?”

Jada nodded. “I know. With my condition, it’s only a matter of time. I’ve known that for a while now. But I can’t tell Mom; it would break her heart. But I’ve made my peace with it.”

Children who’ve battled with illness for years often have a maturity and acceptance of death beyond their age.

“And do you know why your mom disagrees?”

Leanne said, “From a medical standpoint, the doctors want to do everything they can, based on your condition. They prepare for the worst-case scenario. But to your mom, that scenario doesn’t exist. In her eyes, you’re not going to die.”

replied. “My mom loves me a

her to face that scenario. It’s

primary doctor, wished nothing more than to

sometimes, the human spirit is more fragile than the body. Agreeing to a corn transplant meant

“Dr. Castillo, do you love your mom?”

With all

Leanne feel like crying. How could she

give your eyes to save your mom?”

her tracks. For her, the answer didn’t even need a second

silence, Leanne looked at Jada

you really only nine? You seem wiser than

dimples showing,

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find time to talk

was draining, especially with Leanne’s

so sensible and yet so heart-wrenchingly aware of her fate, and the

there was Curtis, always popping up to make his

morning, she was exhausted.

shifts, Donna took one look at her and said, “You look beat. Go home and

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