Lily looked up at Lucas, her eyes filled with fear. “I don’t want to hurt anymore, Daddy.”
Lucas’s heart ached at the sight of his little girl in pain. He held her tighter, wishing he could absorb her suffering. “I know, sweetheart. We’re going to do everything we can to make it stop. You just have to be brave for a little longer.”
Desi brushed Lily’s hair back gently. “I need to check on you, Lily. Can you tell me where it hurts the most?”
Lily hesitated, her small frame trembling. “Here,” she whispered, placing her hand on her side. “It’s really bad, Desi.”
Desi’s expression grew serious. “Okay, let’s see what we can do to help.” She reached into her bag, pulling out a small notebook and pen. “I need to take some notes. This will help us explain everything to the doctor.”
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