Lucas, following the emotional discussion with his father, felt a profound feeling of responsibility settling inside him.The hospital hallway, once familiar in its clean neutrality, appeared to stretch indefinitely as he went towards the doctor's office. The door, ornamented with a modest nameplate, marked the threshold where answers awaited.The doctor, a man in a white coat, welcomed Lucas with a warm grin. "Mr. Rodriguez, I assume you're here for an update on your father's condition."Lucas nodded, his eyes conveying a combination of anxiety and resolve. "Yes, I want to know what's going on. What's the diagnosis?"The doctor beckoned for Lucas to take a seat, the chair's chilly surface offering a contrast to the warmth of the hospital air. With a controlled breath, the doctor started, "Your father's tests suggest a severe concern with his kidneys. He's been diagnosed with chronic renal disease."The words lingered in the air, and Lucas, absorbing the seriousness of the diagnosis,
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