Ariana anxiously awaited outside the hospitalâs intensive care unit, pacing with a worried expression etched across her face.
Self-blame inundated her thoughts.
Earlier that morning, as Melon washed his face, a sudden seizure overtook him, and he collapsed.
Ariana, terrified and in a state of panic, without a second thought, rushed him to the hospital, cradling Melon in her arms.
At present, Melon remained under examination in the intensive care unit.
Ariana was consumed by anxiety, trembling involuntarily from the overwhelming fear within her.
Because Melon hadnât had a seizure in a long time, and during their treatment in Melcorn, Melonâs condition had stabilized before their return.
Ariana believed they had completely suppressed Melonâs illness.
Yet, reality had delivered another heavy blow.
She pondered if Melonâs illness resurfaced due to emotional fluctuations from the previous dayâs events, her emotions teetering on the edge of collapse, weighed down by self-blame, guilt, and fear.
âItâs gonna be okay.
Melon will be fine.
â Sonia gently comforted Ariana, holding her hand and pulling her into a reassuring hug.
Mitchel handed her a cup of warm water and said, âMelonâs illness inherently fluctuates.
Donât burden yourself with too much blame.
Youâve already done a tremendous job taking care of him.
â
Ariana, attempting to steady her emotions, took two deep breaths.
She accepted the water from Mitchel, her hands trembling slightly as she took a shallow sip, continuing to wait with unease.
After what felt Like an eternity, the doctor finally emerged.
Ariana hurried to inquire about the situation.
âThe condition of your child has stabilized for now, but due to the untransferred medical records from Melonâs previous cases in Melcorn, developing a proper follow-up treatment plan is challenging.
Itâs crucial to expedite the process of transferring those medical records back here,â the doctor advised before departing, and Melon was moved from the ICU to a ward.
Glancing at Melon, still pale and unconscious, Ariana couldnât contain her emotions and burst into tears.
Mitchel gently patted her shoulder, then after a moment of contemplation, proposed, âInstead of sending Melonâs medical records back, why not head directly to Melcorn for treatment? Melonâs case is exceptionally rare, with limited treatment precedents in Eleymond.
Besides, the mew hospital isnât familiar with Melonâs prior treatments, and the handover process could waste valuable time.
Returning to Melcorn and consulting Melonâs former attending physician seems the better choice.
Melon will also be more comfortable in that environment.
â
âYes, the handover process and transferring records can be cumbersome.
Directly returning to Melcorn for treatment would be more convenient.
Melon canât afford any further delays,â Sonia said.
âDonât worry.
Iâll keep an eye on your work here.
There wonât be any problems.
â