Overwhelmed with heartache, Larissa bent down and held him tightly in her arms.

She rushed Aster out of the kindergarten and to the military hospital nearby, registering as an outpatient at the pediatrics department.

The military hospital was usually crowded with patients, especially the pediatrics department.

Aster had never had serious health issues before. He'd only had mild cases of colds and fevers that could be easily treated at home with over-the-counter medication.

Larissa had ha