Chapter 28 Stomach Cancer

• Already disoriented from the circumstances, Joaquin struggled to grasp the situation. "Zayla is in critical condition? How is that possible?" he asked, his disbelief evident in his tone.
• Joaquin struggled to comprehend how Zayla, who only went through some mild suffering, found herself in such dire circumstances.
• Sensing his bewilderment, the nurse clarified, "She's in the late stages of stomach cancer; therefore, she's in a critical condition. The forms require a member of the family to sign them." Pausing, she observed him keenly, noting his bloodshot eyes, uncertain of how she should proceed.