Chapter 299

Early the next morning, Dylan Wood brought Brandon Garcia to the hospital. For someone just over four years old, the little guy was unusually calm and composed. “Brandon…” Serena Dawson barely whispered his name before tears welled up and spilled over. She couldn’t get another word out. Brandon gently patted her shoulder, his voice softer than usual. “It’s okay, Mommy. I can donate my bone marrow to save Brody.” Serena nodded hard, pulling Brandon into a tight hug, her heart aching. Next came a series of tests and evaluations. Serena and Dylan waited anxiously in the hospital lobby, hanging onto every minute for the results. “Serena…” Dylan glanced at her exhausted face and hesitated several times before speaking. “What is it?” Serena asked. “I mean, just in case—if Brandon isn’t physically fit for the donation… Have you thought about what you’ll do? He’s still so young, and his health…” “I don’t know.” She cut him off before he could finish, her voice rushing out in panic. And she was