All Chapters of Farewell, My Heart: Chapter 11 - Chapter 12

The next afternoon, a smartly dressed lawyer arrived in my room. I had asked the head nurse to call him. Chanel and my parents stood outside, the lawyer’s men blocking them from entering.I handed a signed document to the lawyer. “Mr. Johnson, this is my letter of authorization. I want to sue my parents and sister, and revoke their guardianship over me. At the same time, I want to give you Power of Attorney to make medical decisions on my behalf.”Mr. Johnson looked through the documents and nodded. “Mr. Young, according to the law, you are in a clear state of mind and thus have the right to decide your medical proxy. “You also have the right to refuse any excessive life-sustaining treatment. But I hope you're aware that after you submit this form to withdraw from this treatment, the hospital will take you off the artificial heart.”“I am fully aware, and my mind is made up,” I said without hesitation. Outside, Chanel seemed to notice something going awry, and she began to pou