The Day of My Son’s Transplant

Liam had been Noah's doctor from the beginning. He cared deeply for him, often saying Noah was the most well-behaved and cooperative patient he had ever seen.Over the phone, his voice was filled with exasperation. "Mr. Shaw, I can't fathom how you can call yourself a father. How could you be unreachable during such a crucial time for the bone marrow transplant? "Do you realize how much Noah suffered before he died? If you weren't going to show up, you should've told us sooner so we could find another donor. You've essentially let your son die."I've never known a father like you," he added, his words cutting like a knife.Daniel's phone slipped from his grasp, his face draining of color. He lunged at me, grabbing my collar in desperation. "Noah… How could he die? Why didn't you come looking for me? What kind of mother just lets this happen?"My hand flew, striking his face with all the force of my anger. "Go looking for you? How? Your phone was off, your location was hidden, and

Vivian clutched her cheek, stunned. "Mom?"With tears streaming down her face, Daniel's mother shook her head. "I'm not your mother. I raised you, and gave you all the care I could, and once you graduated, we cut those ties. "Your name was taken off our family registry. Don't call me 'Mom' anymore. There's no blood between us."With one arm around Vivian, Daniel looked at his mother, pleading, "Mom, this isn't her fault. I'm the one responsible here. Isn't it enough that you sent her away for all those years? She's even expecting our child now."Clutching her chest as if to shield herself from further pain, his mother replied, "To me, there's only one grandchild, and that was Noah. She can't be part of our family with a child, thinking it'll change things. She can forget about it!"Daniel's father supported her, his gaze heavy on Daniel. "All our efforts raising you, teaching you what was right and just, and this is where we end up? You're a disappointment!"Daniel retorted, "I

With Noah gone, I poured myself into my work. My clients had always valued my expertise, and now, without distractions, everything seemed to click effortlessly. The company didn't just function as it had before; in fact, it thrived even more without Daniel's presence.I introduced a Family Day each month, where employees could bring their loved ones to tour the office. Everyone said it made the workplace feel warmer and more genuine—it was a pleasant change from the past.Meanwhile, Daniel attempted to start a business of his own.Perhaps he thought he could build a new empire, but without the Shaws backing him, he soon realized that people weren't as eager to support his ventures.At a business conference, I attended as the Shaw Group's representative, and there he was—Daniel, a shadow of his former self. His earlier confidence had faded, replaced by a hint of resignation. Watching me surrounded by others, he finally approached me during a quiet moment."Didn't expect you