Leonel hesitated for a moment but then followed her.

They arrived at the ICU, and after getting permission from the doctor, they opened the door and went in.

In the quiet room, the only sound was the steady beeping of the medical machines.

Leonel went to Madison’s bed and knelt beside her. “Mom, Mom, it’s me, Leonel. I’m here,” he said softly.

But Madison didn’t respond.

Leonel’s face was filled with dread as he turned to Bianca. “Bianc, why isn’t she waking up? What did the doctor say? When will she wake up?”

Bianca felt a sharp pain in her heart and a bitter taste in her throat.

Bianca placed...