The doctor was taken aback. For a moment, he looked confused. He did not understand what was going on. He wasn't sure of what part of his words threw Megan into such anguish and devastation.

Unable to take the pain anymore, Megan got up and raced out of the hospital, wailing. Veronica was about to run after her, when Megan's dad stopped her.

“Please leave her alone for now.” Councillor Maxwell said, and Veronica stepped aside.

Trying to figure it all out, the doctor's brows furrowed ...