When There Is Nothing Left But Love

At the hospital, Xavier was wailing as Emery struggled to hold him still in her arms. “Sorry, Scarlett. He’s been making a fuss the whole time.” She looked at me somewhat apologetically and continued, “I think I should bring him home first. Hunter’s off at school, but both Zachary and Cameron are here. The doctor’s still checking on Summer, but don’t worry too much, I believe everything will be fine!”

I nodded and urged her to go. It’s only understandable that a child would feel uncomfortable under the cold weather and amidst the tense atmosphere.

The nurses wheeled Summer into the examination room while Cameron and Zachary followed closely behind them.

As we waited outside the room, Cameron began tearing up. “This is my fault, I should’ve brought her here for a check-up way earlier…” She sobbed. “The poor child’s had a few rounds of fever, but I’ve always thought they were just bouts of cold due to the changing weather. I just gave her the usual meds last night, thinking that she would get better after that. She suddenly started coughing out blood so much this morning!”

I held my mother’s hands in mine. “Don’t worry, Mom. Summer has always been a little weak, it’s likely that her body just isn’t faring so well under the weather. I’m sure she’ll be fine.”

How was I supposed to tell her about the incident at W City? After taking care of Summer all this while, they had gotten so attached to her as if she was their own grandchild.

Zachary sat on the chair, panting slightly in exhaustion as worry clouded his weary face. Clearly, hurrying after the doctor and nurses back and forth throughout the hospital had taken a toll on his aging body.

his hand. He glanced around at all

all are!” I answered, my eyes fixated on the sheets of paper

us to follow him. “In that case, shall

In the doctor’s office.

and liver are high, and her white blood cell count is severely beyond

spin. Just as I lost balance, Ashton got hold of me and carefully sat me down on the nearest chair. As calm and collected as he would usually be, he was definitely shaken this time around. I could feel a slight tremor

“Acute leukemia isn’t the easiest to control, though there’s definitely a chance of recovery. Having said that, we’ll need your utmost cooperation as we do what we can for the patient. The treatment will also involve a handful

his face looking somewhat pale. “We’ll bear all the

We’ll do everything that we can on our part. Please help us save the

then paused for a short while before adding, “Is there a reason behind Summer’s condition, doctor? She was born

before he answered, “Leukemia isn’t usually inherited, but it’s not entirely impossible. In most

a curious frown. “On that note, the report indicates that the patient’s condition was likely induced by external substances. Would you mind if I ask, has