Sky looked completely different from the first time I saw him.

The continuous treatment and chemotherapy had turned this child into skin and bones. His face was sunken.

There was barely any flesh on his cheeks.

I held his hand gently. It was just as bony. He was almost the same age as Munchkin, yet he had to go through this kind of pain and suffering. It made my heart break.

Should I ask Theo?

Maybe I should ask and see if he had any way of arranging a bone marrow transplant as soon as possible. Since I had already decided to help this child, I should find ways to help him get better sooner. This type of ongoing chemotherapy was too painful for the child.

Just as I took out my phone to send Theo a message, Sky woke up from his slumber.

The child was stunned when I was the first thing he saw after he woke up. When he finally reacted, his expression was filled with glee. "You came, Ma'am."

nodded and asked gently, "Did

When he

want some water? I'll get

Ma'am, but I'm

smiled and held his

of the child's bony physique made

"Nope."

reluctant to speak. He just stared at the ceiling blankly. I did not know

do this often. He would stare at the ceiling and think of things that kids his age should not have to

kids, so I was not sure of how to initiate a conversation with him either. Instead, I just sat with him in silence, keeping

asked, "Am I about

and shook my head with a smile. "No, you're overthinking. Sky. The doctors will treat you. Once you recover, you can go to the

eyes lit up

a firm nod. "Of course. Once you get better, I'll bring you wherever

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