ALL I LOST : THE FIRST HEIR

Chapter 125

As the night deepened, the hospital's ambiance seemed to change. The air was still heavy with grief, but a glimmer of hope began to emerge in the distant horizon. Philip's mother's condition was still critical, but there was a slight improvement in her vitals.

Dr. Myers returned with a small smile on her face, though her eyes still carried the weight of concern. "There's a chance, Philip," she said gently. "Her body is responding to the treatments. It's too early to say for sure, but there's hope."

Philip's heart leaped at the faint glimmer of optimism. "Thank you, Doctor," he replied, his voice choked with emotion. "Please, do everything you can for her."

The night wore on, and Philip and Grace decided to stay by the hospital bed, keeping vigil over his mother. The world outside the hospital walls seemed to fade away as they clung to each other for support. Love, hope, and despair intermingled in the small room, creating an emotional tapestry that bound them together.

As the hours tu