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132 Maria's Secret

Maria's POV

“What do you mean this disease can’t be cured?”

I stared at the attending physician, unable to control my rage. “My child is a prince! If you can’t cure him, I can have your life!”

“I understand your feelings, Maria.”

The doctor anxiously wrung his hands, carefully choosing his words to deliver the bad news. “It’s not that we don’t want to treat Chris, but… his respiratory disease is genetic. The reason his condition didn’t manifest earlier is just a matter of fate…”

“I don’t care about fate! He’s my son! Even the Moon Goddess would have to ask my permission before taking him!”

“Please, calm down, Maria.”

“Calm down?!” I glared at the doctor, wishing I could slap some sense into him.

“You’ve just sentenced my only son to death, and you expect me to stay calm?”

“I apologize, Maria, maybe I wasn’t clear. In fact, while Chris’s condition is challenging, it’s not entirely hopeless. The biggest problem now is…”