Chapter 275

Upon hearing this, Hackett furrowed his brows even deeper. "Nosebleed? Didn't you take him to the hospital? Nosebleeds can be a serious matter."

"We did go to the hospital, but we're still waiting for the test results. We have to wait until this afternoon."

"Well, in that case, we'll be on our way. Take care of yourself, and get plenty of rest, Hackett said as he effortlessly lifted Alex.

Meanwhile, Clayton and Mrs. Maddox, observing Valeria's condition, grew concerned.

"Would you like me to arrange for someone to drive you to the hospital for a check-up? Your complexion doesn't look good," Clayton suggested.

Mrs. Maddox chimed in, "Yes, your health matters too. Why not go to the hospital for an examination

"I am excellent. I just had a restless night and caught a bit of a chill. I'll have a cup of ginger coffee later. If I don't improve, I'll go to the hospital. Don't worry. I'm all grown up and can take care of myself, she offered a strained smile, hoping to put their minds at ease.

After seeing them off, Valeria sat alone on the couch, sighing and keeping her phone close at hand.

Ella approached with concern. "Valeria, would you like something to eat?"

"No, I'm not hungry, but Ella, have you noticed that Alex doesn't seem lively today... I wonder if it's related to the nosebleed."

"It's okay. Kids can be like that sometimes. Maybe he's just tired from waking up early," Ella comforted her.

While Ella had also observed that Alex was a bit subdued today, he wasn't his usual vibrant self.

At that moment, Valeria's phone rang.

She instinctively picked it up and glanced at the caller ID. It was a call from Keith.

Without a second thought, she answered the call. "Hello? Keith, how's it going at the hospital? What are the test results?"

Her rapid-fire questions left Keith momentarily silent on the other end, intensifying Valeria's nervousness and involuntarily causing her fingertips to quiver.

"Could you please say something? What's happening?" Valeria was on the brink of panic,

his silence over the phone. "It's better if we discuss this in person. I'm waiting for

I'll be

up the phone, unable to explain to the bewildered Ella, and hastily grabbed her coat before rushing

door.

the hospital, her car practically racing to get there. Meanwhile, Keith found himself in Melvin's office, grappling with delivering the news

the sooner we act, the better," Melvin advised Keith, noticing the inner turmoil he was experiencing. Keith, his brow furrowing, scrutinized the test results. "I understand that, but

case, I'll handle it. I can break the news delicately and simplify the explanation

as they discussed this, Valeria burst into the office, visibly breathless, indicating that she

go? What are the results?" Valeria was teetering on the edge

silently signaling for him to

aplastic anemia, a condition where the bone marrow fails to

causing her to sway unsteadily, nearly fainting

quickly steadied her and asked, "Valeria,

continued to speak, but Valeria was overwhelmed, her mind in a fog

of disbelief, Valeria looked at Melvin "Doctor, did you just say my son has aplastic anemia? And he needs a bone marrow

the situation. I won't burden you with medical terminology. What's important is that your child requires a bone marrow transplant.

stood there, her complexion drained of color, tears

have turned

could it have

Her beloved Alex....

didn't clearly remember how she managed to leave the hospital. Keith had remained by her side, concerned

moving through the world like a daze, colliding with people without registering

state was heartbreaking and deeply concerning, as she appeared burdened by the weight of the situation, struggling with an unbearable load, and he feared she might crumble under it "Keith, I'll be fine. I'll find my

every detail, but at that moment, she couldn't shake off her initial shock. She was determined not to let Alex endure any more suffering Keith sighed, "Given the circumstances, Hackett should head to the hospital for the

However, no one answered, and

delay, unwilling to wait any longer and concerned

condition.

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Chapter 275

done," Valeria said as she got into her car, started the engine, and

car's tail lights faded into the distance and bet out a

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