Rafael sat in a chair next to the wall, looking at his father lying with his eyes closed, thinner, with a haggard face. The situation at their house had been miserable for over three weeks. During this time, his father hadn't gotten up, and it was clear that his days were numbered. The diagnosis was severe, and time was already running out. As soon as Leo's illness was known, Rafael's mother couldn't believe it. Later, she pleaded with the doctors, "We'll pay any amount, just save Leo. How much do you need?"
Rafael sat in a chair next to the wall, looking at his father lying with his eyes closed, thinner, with a haggard face. The situation at their house had been miserable for over three weeks. During this time, his father hadn't gotten up, and it was clear that his days were numbered. The diagnosis was severe, and time was already running out. As soon as Leo's illness was known, Rafael's mother couldn't believe it. Later, she pleaded with the doctors, "We'll pay any amount, just save Leo. How much do you need?"
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