Orelia took out her phone and searched for a picture of the Minnie Mouse she had promised Lila. She then spoke to Lila. "Don't worry, sweetheart. As long as you cooperate with the treatment, I'll buy you lots of Minnie Mouse toys."
Lila loved Minnie Mouse, something Orelia had known for a long time. She had been thinking about what to get for Lila's birthday, but now that decision was made—she would buy Lila Minnie Mouse toys.
"As long as it's what Lila wants, I'll help her get anything, even if it's a star from the sky."
Lila beamed with happiness. "Stars are too high, mom. Picking stars for you would be too tiring. I just want Minnie Mouse, and when I grow up, I'll pick stars for you."
Orelia's heart swelled. "That's wonderful, sweetheart. Mom will wait for your stars. Just grow up h
