Damien had tried more than once to convince her to stop going back to work, but Jacqueline had gently coaxed him into letting her continue. She couldn't bear the thought of sitting idly at home while he carried every responsibility on his shoulders alone.
Things had begun to settle into a fragile rhythm. The doctors had started Mathieu's proper treatment, and after several discussions they had decided to proceed with a bone marrow transplant. Damien had stepped forward without hesitation, taking complete responsibility for the medical expenses.
It had been a week since Mathieu's treatment began. The boy was still admitted at the hospital because the doctors wanted to keep him under careful observation.
Jacqueline spent most of her time there beside her brother's bed.
