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.”

mom loves me a

her, it’d be like forcing her to face that scenario. It’s too har too

doctor, wished nothing more than to

a corn transplant meant accepting her daughter’s impending death, and that could break

her gaze firm. “Dr. Castillo, do you

her? With all my heart.”

it made Leanne feel like crying. How could she

give your eyes

her tracks. For her, the answer didn’t even

Leanne looked

only nine? You

blushed slightly, her cute dimples showing,

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her hair. “I’ll find time

draining, especially with Leanne’s

and yet so heart-wrenchingly aware

popping up to make

morning, she was exhausted.

her and said, “You

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