JUST then, a doctor approached, and both Nathaniel and Ciara stood, anxiety flooding back.
"Mr, Villanueva," Doctor Cy called.
"Doctor Cy," pagtawag din ni Nathaniel, pero ang kaniyang mga boses ay nanginginig.
"Rebecca is prepped for surgery now," Doctor Cy said, a hint of relief in his voice. "We'll do everything we can, but I need you to understand the situation is serious."
"Naiintindihan ko po, doc," wika ni Nathaniel na halos pabulong na ang boses. "Basta maging okay lang po si Rebecca."
"Oo naman. Babalitaan ka namin agad," paninigurado ng doctor bago ito naglakad palayo. Ciara squeezed Nathaniel's hand, wanting to provide him with strength.
Alam niya na sa ganitong pagkakataon ay siya lang ang masasandalan niya. Hindi niya puwedeng iwan ang binata dahil wala ng ibang tao na
