SWNOVELS Chapter 141
Ashley Deest Hove Muel
Ashley Doesn't Have Much Time Left.
"The results so far shows that Ashley is doing great," Doctor Bailey's words rang out as he pointed at Ashley's newly printed medical chart.
The said child, although not understanding much, stretched his neck to get a glimpse at what both his parents were so focused on.
"And his healing progress, how's that?" Leonica asked, tearing her gaze away from the chart and looking at Doctor Bailey.
"There's no problem. His bones seem to he healing and developing nicely, but," He paused and looked at Ashley, not sure if he should say what he wanted to in front of the young child.
Gabriel, who was beside Ashley, got the hint and stood up. "Ashley, do you want to go get some ice cream?"
The little boy's face lit up instantly. He looked to his mother for permission and Leonica nodded, allowing him to leave.
"Kennedy, please accompany the young master."
"As you wish, ma'am." Kennedy bowed and held his hand out to Ashley, waiting for the boy to take it before they walked out. "What's wrong, doctor?" Leonica asked the moment her son and his assistant were gone.
Doctor Bailey reached into his drawer and pulled out another file, passing it to Leonica.
A wrenching sensation squeezed her heart when she saw the words 'Bone Marrow Update' written on them.
"I took the initiative to conduct another test on Ashley and from the looks of things, I think his timespan has shortened."
"What?" Leonica nearly dropped the file at the sudden news. "His timespan shortened. How... How's that?"
"Although the bone marrow is producing enough red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets, the production of the stem cells has significantly reduced. If this were to carry on like this for another few years, then It most certainly would impact his daily life." Leonica didn't know what to say. She had expected a few problems, but never anything like this.
"If I may be so bold, I believe Ashley might need to undergo his surgery sooner than expected," He paused to gauge Leonica reaction before cautiously adding. "He needs a donor sooner than expected, and it would be best if his sibling is hundred percent biological." "Right," Leonica whispered, more to herself. She was a fool to believe that she had the choice to pick if Ashley's sibling were to be hundred percent biological or not.
She never had that choice to begin with. It was clear that if she wanted Ashley to live a problem free life, she needed to-
'No.' She stopped the thought before she could even complete thinking it.
She had made a promise to herself that she wouldn't go back to Gabriel for any reason, and she wasn't about to break that promise.
Without fail, she was going to find a way to save her son!
"Thank you for your concern, Doctor." She placed the file down and stood up, a forced smile on her lips. "I'll see to it that you receive your payment immediately."
Doctor Bailey didn't say anything, not after realizing that there was no convincing the mother of the sick child. He simply nodded.
Leonica didn't wait for him to say anymore. She stepped out of the room, leaving his office and heading straight to the hospital's lobby, where she saw Ashley and Kennedy eating the ice cream Gabriel had offered to buy for him. The man himself stood In front of their son, watching him with a smile on his lips. When he sensed her presence, he turned towards her. "How did it go with Doctor Bailey?"
Leonica didn't respond. Instead, she simply smiled and bent down, placing her hands on Ashley's shoulder. "Sweetie, it's time to go." "Eh?" He turned, his hand frozen with the spoon close to his mouth. "We're going already?" "Yep." She nodded and pulled him to his feet. "You still have to finish your homework."
"Ah, that's right. Can daddy come with us?"
Leonica flinched at his question. Of course he was still attached to his father. It was going to be a really long process to undo that.
"Can he?" Ashley persisted in the silence, looking between his parents.
Gabriel wanted to answer, but he glanced at Leonica taking a second to gauge her reaction and realize that his answer wasn't going to be for the best.
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Moving forward, he took Ashley's second hand in his, soothingly rubbing his thumb over the child's knuckles.
"I'm sorry Ashley, daddy can't follow you home today."
Ashley's face visibly sagged, but he tried his best to hide his sadness. "Oh,"
"But," Gabriel began, hoping he could correct the child's dejected looking state. "Daddy can send you some more ice cream and oh, remember that toy you told me about?"
"Oh." Ashley still looked dejected and Gabriel signed at his failed attempt.
Leonica looked between them and rubbed the back of her neck. "Don't worry Ashley, you'll get to spend enough time with daddy this coming week."
Her announcement had not only Ashley, but also Gabriel, glancing her way in anticipation.
"Really?" The former asked.
Leonica nodded. "Yeah." Turning to Gabriel, she inquired. "That's okay with you, right?"
"Of course." Gabriel quickly replied, unable to hide his happiness. "It'll be my pleasure. When do you want to drop him off?" "Saturday." She answered and fixed her attention back on Ashley. "That's okay with you, right buddy?" "Yeah!" The young child nodded with excitement.
"Alright then." With that settled, she once again held her hand out. "Shall we go?"
Ashley nodded, giving Gabriel one last look before taking his mother's hand. "Goodbye Daddy!" He waved as they walked pass, Leonica paused.
"Doctor Bailey told me you haven't been coming for your treatments," She said in a low tone.