The doctor worked beside her, checking, adjusting, listening, waiting for any sign that might change the course of what they were witnessing.
Seconds passed.
Then more.
And finally, with a voice that had learned to remain steady even when the meaning behind it was far from it, she spoke softly.
“We’re not getting a response.”
The words didn’t resonate loudly, yet they settled in the room with undeniable weight.
Lillian felt something stir deep within her chest,
