Gwynn opened her door immediately.

There was anticipation in her eyes and her heart was pounding like crazy. Her voice trembled as she spoke. “What are the results, Noah? Does anyone have a compatible bone marrow for the transplant?”

Noah stayed silent. He handed her the document with a hint of sadness in his eyes.

Her body shook in response.

She couldn’t handle this news. She had to hold onto the door frame to keep herself standing. Dozens of Hermans went for the compatibility test. How was it that not even one of them was compatible with Holly?

What would happen to her little girl now?

Holly was still waiting for her at the hospital.

Just then, someone from Brookesville called Gwynn. Holly missed her mom. Wiping her tears away, she said softly, “I’m sorry! I lost my composure for a second there.”

She took the call by the window. She shoved her misery down deep, trying not to let her little girl know that her mom had just been crying. She went on to soothe Holly with an af