Chapter 24

When Mila found Joshua, Emma's chief physician, he had just received Emma's X-rays. When Joshua heard that Mila was Emma's daughter, he immediately began explaining the results. "Do you see this shadow? That's where the tumor is." Joshua pointed at it and said, "It's in a tricky position. Operating on it will be both difficult and risky." Mila's heart sank, and she felt a sense of foreboding. Joshua briefly explained the situation to Mila. "We still aren't sure whether the tumor is benign or malignant. We can only conclude once we get the results from her needle biopsy tomorrow. That's the current situation, so you should be prepared." "Dr. Hartford, if—I mean if the tumor is malignant, what should we do?" Mila felt lost. No matter how strong and calm she was, it all seemed insignificant when it came to life, death, and sickness. Joshua's brow furrowed. "That's beside the point. Even if it is benign, it will be very hard to excise it because of its location, and the patie