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.”

“My mom loves me

be like forcing her to face that

as Belinda’s primary doctor, wished nothing more

spirit is more fragile than the body. Agreeing to a corn

looked up, her gaze firm. “Dr. Castillo, do you

With all

like crying. How could she not love her

asked, “Would you give your

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

silence, Leanne looked

nine? You seem

dimples showing, feeling both

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her hair. “I’ll find time

was draining, especially with Leanne’s mind full of thoughts.

thought of Jada, so sensible and yet so heart-wrenchingly aware of

was Curtis, always popping up to make

morning, she was exhausted.

one look at her and said, “You

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