Saul ended the call, shattering Deirdre's last glimmer of hope. As he prepared to leave, he turned back and said, "Oh, by the way...

"To be frank, there is still a possibility to cure Joseph's legs." He continued. "We intentionally delayed revealing this information to you. All you need to do is find a doctor to perform the surgery, and he will regain sensation in his legs soon enough. However..."

He smiled. "You made your choice."

Deirdre's eyes widened, and rage filled her chest. She was ov