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"Thank you for your help, Doctor," Veronica whispered with her gaze still fixed on Frans. His usually handsome and vibrant face now appeared pale, as if there was not a drop of blood left in his robust body.

Veronica's heart ached as she contemplated what might happen if Frans gave up on life.

"You have to hold on, Bi. You have to hold on for both of us. I'll never be able to live without you," Veronica sobbed, still holding Frans's hand tightly.

"Don't stop talking to the patient. So he can hear you. Someone is waiting for him to come back," said a doctor before leaving the room.

Veronica nodded weakly, taking a brief moment to say, "Thank you again, Doctor."

"Of course," the doctor replied before exiting Frans's hospital room, leaving Veronica to gaze at her husband's face.

Outside the room, Bianca continued to offer support to Gerald. She kept assuring him that everything would be fine.

"If only I hadn't suggested that foolish idea. None of this would have happened. Veronica has al