The case closed

[one month after Max's hospitalization]

Early in the morning...

In Max's house, his father and mother were sitting at a kitchen table with a sad look.

"Dear, I don't know what to do. We've tried everything. Can you ask your friends for help?"

"I already did. We've borrowed so much already. I'm at a loss..."

Max's father earned $2,500 a month, a bit more than the average construction worker. Despite their savings and loans, they only managed to gather $45,000.

Max's medical bills for the first month alone totaled $42,000. Although his condition was stable, they knew they would have to face more expenses in the coming months.

"Why is this happening to us? If only I had noticed sooner..." Max's mother blamed herself.

"Stop. It's not your fault. I'll figure something out," Max's father reassured her.

"But how?"

"My friend mentioned some people who might lend us money. It's risky, but we're running out of options."

"Aren't those loan sharks? We can't afford to get in deeper..."

"We have no choice. All we can do is believe Max will get better. And we can face whatever comes later."

"Wait... What if we sell our house? We could get at least $100,000..."

"But, sigh… "

"Well it's the only way I think, Let's do as you said"

They sold their house for the bills and moved to a rented house. Max's father had to go to work and his mother also started to work. She would come to pay him a daily visit.

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[Three and a half months later after the incident- School lunchtime]

"It looks like Max is still in a coma."

"Even if he wakes up, he won't be the same."

"It's good that way"

"Thank goodness Dany and his dad sorted everything out for us."

After Dany informed his father the chairman of "Global Wave Industries, about Max's situation, they took care of everything quietly.

They didn't want Dany and his friend's involvement to be known, so they made sure the story didn't get out. 

When Max fell from the school roof, Dany, his father, and the school quickly create a cover story. They claim that Max was on the roof to retrieve a lost item and accidentally slipped because of faulty safety barriers. The school immediately released an official statement expressing regret and promises to improve safety measures. with the help of reporters, they present the incident as a tragic accident, focusing on the school's swift response. By emphasizing a safety issue and showing they are taking action, they avoid suspicion and protect their reputations.

In the end, The case was closed in their favor, as expected.