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Until that painful afternoon spent inside the medical clinic.
The original scan had revealed an unusual mass on his liver, accompanied by a very severe internal infection. Dr. Robert Gable remained cautious when delivering the news to the family.
“We need to perform a complete biopsy right away,” Dr. Gable explained. “It could certainly be serious, but I am not willing to give an official diagnosis without proper laboratory results.”
“Just speak clearly to us,” Amber demanded firmly. “Can he actually die this week?”
“In the worst scenario possible, his overall condition could deteriorate within a few days,” Dr. Gable admitted softly.
As soon as the physician left the room, Amber smiled softly to herself. She gently straightened Calvin’s bedsheet, smoothed his forehead, and uttered the cold phrase that ultimately broke his heart inside. Later on, she and Ruby stood right outside in the hallway, openly discussing selling his private apartments, discarding Barbara’s old antique sofa, and planning a cheap funeral service. Calvin gritted his teeth until his jaws began to ache terribly.
When evening fell, Elias Herrick arrived at the hospital room. He was Calvin’s trusted driver of thirty years and a loyal friend who had stayed by his side when Barbara passed away. He carried a hot thermos of homemade soup sent directly by his wife.
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