Chapter 672

Chapter 672:

A sudden, familiar voice spoke softly as a tall shadow fell over them.

Eric stood in front, looking surprised.

Eric had stopped by the hospital to help Linda pick up her prescription; he hadn’t expected to encounter Joy looking so fragile. Melba met his gaze. “Oh, it’s you.”

With tear-stained cheeks, Joy stretched tiny arms toward Eric pleadingly. “Joy wants a hug!”

Eric couldn’t possibly turn her down.

Melba didn’t object either.

She noticed Joy genuinely adored Eric. Besides, she was right there, and no harm could come from him comforting the child. Perhaps he could ease Joy’s suffering, even if only briefly.

“It’s alright. I’ve got you. You’re so brave, Joy.”

her gently, Eric glanced toward Melba,

exactly is

conflicted for several moments

slightly as she admitted quietly,

Aplastic anemia!

gripped

the reality of Joy’s illness struck him deeper than

Joy gently against him, Eric struggled to control

could

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down at the girl in his embrace, fearing even the slightest

asked Melba urgently, “What’s the

her regular examinations. She’s spent all morning enduring one test after another—it’s exhausting for her tiny

with concern. He gently shifted Joy’s weight in

head. “Joy doesn’t know.” She bit her lip, tears spilling quietly down her

it’s okay.” Eric immediately stopped questioning. “I know, sweetheart. I’m right here with you; don’t

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