The Hart family (1)

When Leon reached the hospital, he was greeted by the sight of his parents who were looking worn and haggard as if they had aged overnight. His father’s eyes were shadowed with concern while his mother, Anne, stood fragile with her emotions barely held together.

As soon as Anne saw Leon, she burst into tears and he immediately embraced her in his arms as be felt the deep weight of her sorrow. It was in moments like this that Leon realized how delicate his mother truly was and how much he couldn’t stand to see a single tear fall from her eyes. This was the woman who he loved more than anything.

He could fight with the world but he could not see a single tear in her eyes. This wo,an was everything to him.

"Mommy, I am here," Leon whispered, holding her close. "Everything will be fine."

Anne tried to muster some strength, but the sight of Abella, the youngest of her children, lying in the hospital bed had shattered her heart in ways she couldn’t explain. Her sobs were full of agony as