u

presence in the hospital room. And as always, she hugs m

y?" I ask, se

." I let out a sigh of sympathy and approac

lissa announces, adjustin

you for staying

ed to thank me, dear. After all, that's what fri

leaves, I stay by my

oice causes a knot

citement in my voice as I

ook so

ght something for your collection." My boy breaks into a spontaneous, yet weak, smile,

, admiring the miniature sports car in th

tease, tickling hi

asks, handing me back the car, and I place it on a table in the corner of the room, where

e my life t

in my bag and focus on studying the file for the new project from Bennett Designer. I search for the best options for a pleasant and comfortable leisure area that won't contr

*

p in my eyes, finding Dr. Aristides standing right in front of me. I immediately comp

morning!" I stan

you sleep here?"

work to do and..." I yawn. "I took a

or force

lk for a b

of co

lance at my son, who is still sleeping soundly. We then leave the room and head straight to

ults from Alex's tests." Aristi

es his lips bef

lia." The doctor laments, and my heart tigh

ess overw

my chair and look him straight in the eyes. "It's a very expensive surgery, Júlia, and Ale

my ears like an echo,

s the surgery

ecessary materials, a skilled medical team,

p in

don't have that kind of money!"

e out a loan from

thout hope. "Sure, I...

n. Breakfast, funny and fun conversations, and a little time to tell him a story. Until Melissa arri

hisper softly, so I

And focus on your work; I'll st

thou

ey wouldn't give a loan to someone who's just starting out. I sigh. But I