The hospital corridor echoed with rushed footsteps as Viaan, Kiara, and Leo hurried toward Leena’s room. Viaan’s heart raced, fear gripping his chest. Ryan had called with urgency, breaking the news about his mother’s deteriorating condition. Abruptly leaving the meeting with Dave, Viaan, along with Kiara and Leo, rushed to the hospital.They reached the room, finding Ryan and James, and one more senior doctor, standing somberly beside the bed. Tubes and monitors surrounded Leena, her pale face serene in the dim light.“Uncle, Ryan,” Viaan’s voice quivered, “how’s Maa?” He desperately looked at Leena’s unconscious form, and then at Ryan. “You asked me to come fast? What happened? Is his condition deteriora—” He was stopped by Ryan, who held his arm and assured him.“No, Viaan. It’s now what you are dreading. In fact, the news is good news!” The man smiled, reassuringly, comforting his friend.“Good news?” Viaan looked baffled, shifting his eyes between Ryan and James. His eyes were mo
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