"Thank you, Dad. I don't know what to say. I am sorry if you are seeing me like this but I know I should be able to do it. Please, don't worry about me," Elizabeth mumbled as she tightly hugged her father. She knew that her father was also hurting as much as she was in pain because of her situation. But, she didn't want him to get involved with her heart problem. "You are the best dad in the world. I am sorry if I am choosing to do this on my own and I know that you understand me,," she added.

"I know. I know, dear. I just...