Chapter 11 As soon as they reached the hospital , Marco opened his eyes and straightened up . Gino pulled the car into the parking lot , and the two of them stepped out . The sterile scent of the hospital hit Marco as they entered through the sliding doors , and his eyes quickly scanned the waiting area . Delilah was there , pacing anxiously , her eyes fixed on the floor as she chewed on her bottom lip . Her usual confident demeanor was gone , replaced with something more fragile , more real . She hadn't noticed Marco yet , her mind clearly consumed with worry . Marco walked toward her , but before he could say anything , the doors to the examination rooms swung open , and a doctor stepped out , his face unreadable . } " Ms. Flynn ? " the doctor called , catching Delilah's attention . She rushed over , her eyes wide with concern . Marco stayed close behind , watching her every move . " How is she ? " Delilah asked , her voice strained . 0.003 13 08 Chapter 11 17 2B Wooth The doctor sighed softly before speaking . " Your aunt is in critical condition . We're doing everything we can . " Delilah's face paled , and Marco could see her fighting to keep her composure . She glanced at the floor , processing the doctor's words . " But , " the doctor continued , " there's something else . During our examination , we discovered that your aunt has lung cancer . " Delilah's breath hitched , and for a moment , her tough exterior cracked . Her hands clenched into fists as she stared at the doctor , struggling to accept what she had just heard . " No ... " Delilah whispered , shaking her head as though denying it would change the reality . " You have to save her . Do whatever it takes . " " We're doing all we can , " the doctor replied calmly , " but the cancer is in an advanced stage . We'll focus on stabilizing her for now , and then we'll discuss the next steps . " Delilah nodded , though the shock of the situation weighed heavily on her . The doctor gave her a small , sympathetic smile before turning and heading back toward the doors he had come through . As the doctor disappeared , Delilah stood frozen for a moment , her arms wrapping around herself protectively . 15.03 % 13.08 Chapter 11 128 Nouchers Marco watched her , his eyes narrowing . This was the first time he had seen her so vulnerable . The woman who had shot Vincent's men without hesitation now stood helpless against something she couldn't fight . Silently , Marco walked up beside her , his presence quiet but solid . Delilah didn't turn to look at him , her eyes still locked on the hallway , waiting for any sign of good news about her aunt . Her shoulders sagged slightly , the strong , fearless woman he'd seen earlier now standing on uncertain ground . He leaned in closer , his voice low , " She'll be fine . Your aunt's tough . She ' 11 make it through this . " Delilah's head dipped slightly as if she were trying to take in his words , but the worry on her face didn't fade completely . Still , she wasn't pacing anymore . That was something . " I'll make sure they do everything for her , " Marco continued , his tone firmer now , wanting to reassure her . " We won't let anything happen to her . " Delilah exhaled slowly , and for a moment , the fight in her seemed to ease . She glanced at him , her eyes reflecting her doubts but also her willingness to believe , even if just for a second . 33.97 % 13.08 Chapter 11 Before she could say anything , the sound of footsteps approached . Frank appeared from the hallway , his face stoic as he made his way toward them . 11 291 Vaxhers " Marco . Delilah , " Frank said , his voice brisk . " Elder Donato requests your presence immediately . " Delilah's eyes widened , and she shot Marco a look of confusion . Marco tensed , immediately understanding what that meant . He glanced at Delilah , knowing full well she wouldn't want to leave , not with her aunt still in a critical state . " I'll go , " Marco said quickly . " You stay here . Be with your aunt . " Frank shook his head , his expression stern . " No. Elder Donato ordered me to bring both of you to the mansion . Now . Delilah's face twisted in shock . " What ? Does your grandfather not care that my aunt is dying ? " Her voice rose , filled with disbelief and anger . " What if she dies ? " Frank barely reacted , giving a casual shrug . " Doesn't matter to me . I'm just here to do what I was told . " Delilah's fists clenched at her sides , and Marco could feel the heat rising 52.41 % 13 08 Chapter 11 off her . 11 ZA Vouchers He knew exactly where her mind was going , how she'd refuse to leave , how she'd fight tooth and nail to stay by her aunt's side . Her parents had died when she was younger - she'd never let that happen to her aunt too . " I'm not leaving her to die like- " Delilah started , her voice trembling with emotion , but Frank cut her off sharply . " You don't have a choice , " Frank interrupted coldly . " If you refuse , I'll drag you to the Donato mansion myself . " Marco's eyes darkened . He stepped forward , placing himself between Delilah and Frank , his voice like steel . " How dare you talk to a Donato like that ? " Frank didn't flinch . His face remained unreadable , a small smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth . " Well , she's not a Donato yet , is she ? " Delilah stood there , stunned at how easily Frank dismissed Marco's authority . She hadn't expected anyone to speak back to Marco , especially with that kind of attitude . The moment hung heavy , the air thick with a mute challenge between the two men . Marco's fists clenched at his sides , the muscles in his jaw tightening as he 68.99 %% 13 08 Chapter 11 fought to keep his composure . Gino , sensing the brewing conflict , approached cautiously . 1298 Yuchen His eyes flicked between Marco and Frank , ready to intervene if needed . Delilah could feel the heat rising between the two , the way Marco's stance shifted , the barely controlled fury in his eyes . She swallowed hard , recognizing the signs . A fight could break out any second , and with everything going on , it was the last thing they needed . " Fine , " Delilah said quickly , her voice breaking through the growing storm . " I'll go . " Marco shot her a look , his expression still hard , but she shook her head slightly , signalling for him to let it go . Inwardly , she reassured herself , clinging to the hope that her aunt would be fine , that the doctors would take care of her . " Please , God let Aunt Mary be okay , " she prayed silently . 8 € 54 %