Once Nina entered, she closed the door. "Doctor, I need to know what's wrong with my father. What exactly is he suffering from?"

The doctor could see the worry in Nina's eyes but maintained his stance. He had promised the patient confidentiality. "I'm afraid that's private information. I really can't disclose it. I suggest speaking directly with your father."

"But he's my father, and I can tell he's seriously ill. Don't family members have the right to know in cases like this?" Nina had, of course, already asked Pharaoh directly. Asking him had gotten her nowhere. It was clear he was determined to keep this to himself. Other than speaking to the doctor, she was out of options.

Yet even the doctor wouldn't budge. "Family members do have the right to know, but the patient's wishes take priority. I would still recommend discussing this with him directly."

help. "Alright. Thank you anyway." She returned to the room, giving Orion his

busy this week, why not leave Gemma with me? The nanny can come too, and I'll help out. It'll give us some quality time together, and when Orion's out of school, you can all come by for

of gray in his hair, a feeling settled over her that

gathered the kids. "We'll head home for today. We'll

them leave, keeping his gaze on the door long after they

felt empty. He sat quietly for a while before calling Micah over video. Micah had just finished work and

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