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.”

Eric glanced toward

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stood silently, conflicted for several moments before finally choosing

cracked slightly as she

Aplastic anemia!

silence gripped Eric

prepared himself for difficult news, yet the reality of Joy’s illness struck him deeper than

held Joy gently against him, Eric struggled to control

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at the girl in his embrace, fearing

Eric asked Melba urgently, “What’s the reason

today to get her admitted for her regular examinations. She’s spent all morning enduring one test after

Joy’s weight in his arms and softly

bit her lip, tears spilling quietly down

stopped questioning. “I know, sweetheart. I’m

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