The Love From Vengeance

92 IT’S OKAY

ARIEL’S POV

Andre and finally arrived at the hospital, with Lukel still in his arms. The air was cool and sterile, a stark contrast to the heat radiating from Lukel’s body.

“Lukel my brave boy. I’m here for you. Don’t be scared. Mommy’s going to make sure nothing bad happens to you,” I said to Lukel in a soft, yet worried tone.

He had woken up while we were at the car, and he was trembling like seriously, crying loudly, which brought so much pain to my heart.

We approached the receptionist and she glanced at us, her eyes filled with empathy.

“I can see how worried you are. But everything will be fine. Please go to the pediatric ward. The doctors there will assist you,” she told us.

“Thank you,” I vocalized, underneath my breath.

We rushed down the hallway, Andre leading the way with steady steps. Lukel’s small hand clung tightly to my finger, seeking solace.

Lukel cried, “Mommy, I….I…”

“Don’t worry my baby. Everything’s going to be okay. There’s no need to scared. There’s no need to be scared. Mommy’s here for you,” I reassured Lukel. Deep down, I prayed fervently for his well–being.

As we entered the examination room, Lukel’s cries grew louder, punctuating the anxiety in the air.

“What’s wrong Miss?” The doctor approached us with a gentle smile, her calm. demeanor reassuring.

“It’s my son. His temperature is really high. I don’t want anything bad happening to him.”

The doctor kept on with her smile. “Don’t worry. Nothing will happen to him. This is nothing serious.”

“Are you sure about that?” I asked, as Lukel kept on crying, still in Andre’s arms.

The doctor moved closer to him. “Don’t cry now, little one. It’s all going to be okay.”

*She glanced back af me. “I understand your concern Miss, panicking like hell. If I were in your shoes, I’d do the same. But you just need to know that we will try our

to help him

the best you can, doctor. Do anything you have

please calm down?” Andre asked me gently.

down when my

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He’ll get through

blood flows in his veins, I can’t bear to

life, Ariel. We all go through tough moments,

it or not.”

don’t have to start bringing quotes now. Lukel’s

turned to the doctor. “Doctor.

me. “Let me just examine him.”

his temperature, pulse, and listening to his heartbeat. After a few moments, she stood up and faced

down. It’s likely just a viral infection that should run its course

aksed her, raising an eyebrow, and glancing

understanding my concern. “I

infection. However, I’ll run some tests just to be thorough. It’s

anxious, I turned to Lukel, who still in Andre’s arms, looking weak and pale. “Hang in there, buddy,” I said, trying to sound optimistic. “The doctor says it’s just a viral infection. You’ll be back to your energetic self in no

smile, his eyes reflecting a mix of uncertainty and trust.

in hand. “I’m going to take a blood sample for testing,” she explained while preparing the needle. “It won’t take

but he remained brave. I held his hand tightly, trying to offer comfort during the uncomfortable

as tough as your mother.” Andre

for the

to take us?” I asked slowly.

I was only asking because it’s kind of late. Some

it’s okay,” Andre chimed in. We’ll be right here, waiting for the results.”

The doctor smiled reassuringly and left the room, leaving us in the hushed

with Lukel lying on both of our laps, his head fixed on mine, as I slowly caressed his hair. The minutes ticked by slowly, each one filled with a mix of

the times we had spent together–his laughter ringing through the

entered the room, holding a clipboard.

voice was brimming with cautious optimism. “It’s confirmed. Lukel has a