Single Heart Novels & Stories

His calmness was beginning to irritate her. Micheal’s eyes softened, and he sighed. “Lily has a heart condition. It’s not something we talk about often, but it’s something we’ve managed for a long time. She can’t handle sudden shocks or intense emotions like fear or stress. Her heart rate spikes, and it’s almost like a mini heart attack.” Yvonne’s eyes widened in horror. “Are you telling me that a four-year-old just had a heart attack? How can we be sitting here just talking?” She started to rise from the couch in a panic, but Micheal quickly reached out, grasping her hand gently but firmly.

Noemi assured her with a gentle smile. The doctor entered with a calm, professional demeanor, and after some preliminary tests, they were finally ready to discuss Scarlett’s health. The first piece of news came as a complete shock. “Scarlett,” the doctor began, her voice careful, “after reviewing your tests, I noticed something concerning your heart. You have a condition called an atrial septal defect—a hole in your heart. It’s the same condition that your mother has, and while it’s usually manageable, we need to monitor it closely.”

But I saw his jaw tighten again. Dr. Hayes finally turned back to us. “We suspect a congenital rhythm disorder,” he said gently. “We can’t confirm it yet, but it would explain the instability.” “Disorder?” I echoed. “It means his heart's electrical system may not be regulating properly on its own,” he explained. “Some cases resolve. Some require medication. Rarely…” He hesitated. “Say it,” Luca said. He met Luca’s gaze directly. “Rarely, they require surgical intervention.”

Six replied. Heart problems were Melanie's expertise. Not only had she been chronically ill since childhood, but she had also paid attention to heart diseases since she started studying medicine. But judging by her understanding of pulse patterns and heart diseases, Six's heart was very healthy!

The heartbeat was heavier than he had anticipated, each beat distinct and palpable. Was her heartbeat this strong right now? He didn't know the answer. He had never seen her in person, only her data. But that data showed her heart was resilient. Ever since the arena that day, her heart rate curve had persisted, steady, continuous, like an unbreakable thread.

"I don’t understand... What caused his heart to weaken? I mean... I grew up with him, I know him well—he’s healthy. My brother is healthy! And isn’t it impossible for his heart to just weaken all of a sudden?" "Miss Hart, Noel’s condition is congenital. He was born with a weak heart.” I felt my entire body freeze. My breath hitched as I processed what the doctor just said. “Inborn?” I echoed, my voice barely above a whisper. I felt my entire body freeze. My breath hitched as I processed what the doctor just said. Inborn? What the hell… The doctor pulled out a file from his desk, flipping through the pages before placing it in front of me.

He trailed his azure eyes at her face and then remembered something. “Yeah ... .she had some kind of heart disease in her childhood but her aunt had operated on her and the surgery proved to be successful, so she is fine now,” he revealed to Kester, recalling his conversation with her where she told him that she had some kind of heart defect since her birth but when she was 3 years old, her aunty Bellyana performed her heart's surgery as she was one of the best cardiologist in that time and her heart condition completely recovered with her help.

After around an hour and a half, Noah’s surgery was over, and he was shifted to the post-anaesthesia care unit for observation. Thankfully, his surgery was successful, making Anthea finally take a breath of relief. Even though it was a minor surgery with a 99% success rate, she was still afraid because of Noah’s heart condition. He was born with heart arrhythmia. A condition that causes irregular heartbeats.

Larissa hurriedly said, after Her Majesty has left, you should just be bold enough to tell us. Also let us be mentally prepared. The chief physician nodded and said, then I'll tell you the truth, this kind of complexity and heart disease is quite rare. It's estimated to be at level seven of heart disease. If the follow, up, positive treatment does not go well, the surgery may not succeed. It is to say the child might not live long. Agnes asked with a low voice, if there is no miracle, it is indeed not easy to survive, said the chief physician.

"I won't ask if I already know. I'm not someone who pretends to be foolish," Gerald snapped. "Yes, but it seems like you enjoy pretending to be drunk in front of a woman with a heart condition. Why? To make her anxious and die in front of you?" "He-heart condition?" Gerald stuttered momentarily. "What do you mean by that?" he asked, confused. "Yes. Your wife has a congenital heart disease. She suffers from atrial fibrillation, a condition where the heart beats faster and irregularly," the young doctor explained.