Chapter 20

The doors to the operation ward swung open, and Jasper wheeled Esther towards the doctor. "Doctor, Tinkerbell…" Esther's voice trembled. The doctor shook his head grimly. "We've done our best. Our condolences." Esther was in shock. "What do you mean? Condolences? What does that mean?" She sprang out of the wheelchair, her aggression uncharacteristic, and grabbed the doctor's surgical gown. "What do you mean? You're supposed to save your patients! Go back now… Go back and save my daughter!" she tearfully asked. Jasper wrapped an arm around her shoulder, trying to console her. "Esther, calm down. The doctors have done their best." "No! No! No!" Esther couldn't believe this harsh reality. She had finally found her daughter, but she didn't get the chance to hug her or tell her that she was her mother—and now she was gone! This must be a nightmare! She had to be dreaming! Esther raised her hand and slapped herself hard. Jasper quickly caught her hand and sobbed. "Esther, what are