Chapter 10 - The Gift of Life
Three days after the incident at the docks, the winter sun broke through the grey clouds over the city, bathing the pediatric wing of the university medical center in warm golden light.
Dr. Aris, the chief medical officer, stepped into the private waiting lounge where August and Ruth were waiting anxiously.
"Mr. Howerin," Dr. Aris said, holding a series of medical charts with an astounded expression. "The international donor registry found an exact ten-out-of-ten bone marrow match for Poppy."
Ruth collapsed into a chair, crying tears of overwhelming relief, while August let out a deep, steady breath he felt he had been holding for years.
"Where is the donor from?" August asked softly.
"The donor was registered through your family foundation's emergency database yesterday," Dr. Aris smiled warmly. "The transplant surgery is scheduled for tomorrow morning, and her prognosis is excellent."
August walked into Poppy’s hospital room, where the six-year-old girl was sitting up in bed, happily drawing in her book with a brand-new set of colorful markers.
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"Mr. August!" Poppy cheered, holding up a drawing. "I drew you riding the purple horse with me!"
👉 Read PART 11 to see how August transformed the Howerin estate for Poppy's recovery!
