From Sneers to Cheers: Anthea’s Ascent (Anthea ) novel Chapter 399

Gage shook his head, struggling for words. After a moment, he choked out, "The doctor said Tanya... Tanya might only have three months left."

"What?" Karan's face drained of color, and she stifled a sob with her hand.

Three months.

Only three months left...

Tears welled up in Gage's eyes too. "Hey, come on, don't cry. We don't want Tanya to see us like this. Who knows? With all the miracles in the world, maybe she'll beat this thing with the radiation therapy."

Karan was inconsolable, sliding down against the wall to the floor, wishing it were her instead.

Why?

"Oh, Gage!" Karan embraced him tightly.

Gage was at a loss for words, not knowing how to comfort his wife.

The couple held each other, sobbing for what felt like an eternity.

Their grief went unnoticed.

Where were they?

In a hospital.

A place all too familiar with parting and loss.

Disease is merciless.

Those who see it often grow numb.

Eventually, Karan and Gage managed to compose themselves.

Karan, in pain, said, "Since it's come to this, we can't let Tanya leave this world with regrets. We need to tell her about... that thing."

Gage sighed and nodded, "Yeah. Let's talk it over when Hank and Jane come later."

This was no small matter.

"Alright."

At dusk.

Hank and Jane arrived, bringing some comfort food with them.

Taking advantage of Tanya's nap, Karan and Gage called their children outside.