“It’s not confirmed yet so I can’t say anything but we need to admit Ethan and run more tests to ascertain the cause of the symptoms you described” the doctor explained “How long would he be admitted” Naomi asked “In about a week, the paediatric oncologist will be taking this test”“What kind of test are we talking about” “Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy. I explained earlier that there are some abnormalities found in his blood cell which might be because of leukaemia so we need the biopsy to confirm it”“Leukaemia? Oh my God, how is that possible? He isn’t even up to a year old” Ruby lamented. Naomi gently patted her friend on her back to console her“Ruby calm down, it hasn’t even been confirmed yet, the diagnosis might be wrong” Naomi tried to be optimistic “What do we need to do?” Ruby asked in a very low toneThe doctor signalled the nurse beside him and whispered something into her ears. “Please go with the nurse she will direct you on what to do” Ruby and Naomi got

Ruby was shocked to see Naomi walk in with Stephan, she never expected her to be able to convince him that Ethan’s was his. The man was as beautiful as the last time she saw him. She stared at him lacking words to say“Hi, you must be the mother of the child?” Stephan asked. He recognised but he wanted to be sure.“Yes I am, my name is Ruby Qin” Ruby replied “Can I see the child?” “Yeah sure you can, this way please” Ruby led him into Ethan’s room, the baby was sleeping peacefully.“I heard from your friend that he is suffering from acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and he needs chemotherapy”“That’s true” Ruby replied as she nods “Well, like I told your friend I’m not sure the baby is mine but I won’t just sit and do nothing so I will pay for his treatment and then when he is okay, we will run a DNA test at the hospital of my choice, is that clear?”Ruby stared at him in disbelief, if he didn’t believe Ethan was his then why was he here? Does he think she sleeps around and then tries

As Amelia left, Stephan collapsed onto the couch, his mind swirling with conflicting emotions. He knew that agreeing to the dinner was the right thing to do, a chance to spend time together and perhaps find some clarity in their relationship. But a fragment of his being could not shake the feeling of discomfort; he knew that this dinner was just a strategy devised by both families to strengthen their relationship. He felt as if he was being tugged into a conflicting path—his family's expectations, his desires, and the gravity of responsibility that came with it all. The news about his son had shocked him to the core, and he could not bear the thought of entering into a loveless marriage when his heart yearned for something more. After much consideration, Stephan decided to hold back the wedding for as long as he could so he could buy time to get his messy life on track.A call interrupted his thoughts, he reached for his phone in his pocket and looked at the screen, he r

The following day, Stephan, Ruby and Naomi waited by Ethan’s bedside in the hospital room while a staff of medical professionals carefully prepared him for the transfer. The air was charged with a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty. Stephan looked on watchfully as they placed Ethan onto a stretcher, attaching tubes and monitors to his tiny body. Dr. Evans walked up to them; his face dimmed with sorrow and understanding. He was honestly wishing Stephan, and Ruby good luck in this new journey of Ethan’s treatment. I know for a fact that St. Luke Hospital will offer him the specialized treatment he needs. Stephan inclined his head gratefully as the doctor spoke. “Thank you, Dr. Evans, we thank you for all that you have done for Ethan.” Naomi put her hand on Ruby’s shoulder, her eyes ignited with a determination meant to encourage Ruby. “We shall do everything possible to make sure that Ethan gets well, he well well-being is our priority and if transferring him to St Luke would he

Tears rolled down Amelia’s eyes as she looked at the untouched dish before her. Suddenly, the atmosphere of the restaurant began to weigh on her, and she felt the craving for fresh air to calm her thoughts down. She jumped to her feet and went outside. The night breeze brushed against her face as she crossed the crowded sidewalk. The streets were filled with gloom, and Amelia wandered through them thinking about what to do next. She loved Stephan too much to let him go easily without a fight, she had promised herself to fight for his heart, but with Ethan in the picture, she doubted if she could still win Stephan’s heart. Amelia halted right where she stood with her mind in a whirlwind of emotions. She knew she had to make a decision, and it had to be soon. Stephan was the man she had dreamed of, the one who had captured her heart from the moment they met and she was not ready to lose him for a son he just discovered, the child was a product of a one-night stand and not an aff