Two weeks earlier, she had secretly contacted the ALS research team at St. Jude's University. Now, under their professional care, her father had adjusted to his new life there.
Tristan Farro, her father's lead physician, was the only Cordanian doctor on the treatment team.
When they first met, his eyes crinkled with warmth as he spoke to her naturally in English.
"You've had a long journey," he said gently. "How are you holding up, Ms. Shaw?"
He handed her a file folder.
"Your father's test results show that his swallowing function remains stable," he explained. "That makes him an ideal candidate for the trial. This therapy has successfully slowed neuronal degeneration in animal studies. We'll monitor his progress on a weekly basis."
Zoe took the documents. Her fingers paused over th
