Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson) novel Chapter 1283

"Asher's constitution is weaker, likely a congenital condition inherited during the mother's pregnancy. His heart isn't in great shape either, with premature ventricular contractions. If left untreated, it could develop into severe myocarditis," the doctor explained, studying the data on the chart with a sigh.

The doctor then added, "As he grows older, his various weaknesses will become more apparent and severe."

A long silence filled the examination room.

Sheena's eyes welled up with tears, her heart aching as she took Asher from the nurse, cradling and comforting him.

Unaware of his illness, Asher blinked weakly, gazing at Sheena with a faint smile, the innocence of a child.

Elliot tightened his grip on Sheena's hand, watching the interaction between the mother and son with a heavy heart filled with guilt.

Nathaniel's mood was not any better.

He turned to the doctor, questioning, "Has Asher's blood been tested for viruses? Could these congenital issues be caused by a virus?"

The doctor was taken aback, looking somewhat puzzled.

"It's extremely rare for ordinary people to be affected by specific viruses. The chances are almost non-existent. Hence, our hospital doesn't conduct specific virus tests. We'd need to send the samples to a specialized laboratory."

He glanced at Elliot and Sheena and added, "Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins, do you know what virus it might be? Given Asher's age, if a virus causes his congenital weaknesses, it's likely due to the mother carrying the pathogen."

Elliot glanced at Sheena, who was comforting Asher, and replied flatly, "It's nothing serious, just a minor virus. Nana had undergone check-ups before, and she was not a carrier."

He did not intend to disclose the whole truth to the doctors at Svelton General Hospital. After all, they could not conduct the tests for that virus here, so there was no point in saying more.

Elliot wrapped his arm around Sheena's slender shoulders, gently patting her.

He soothingly said, "Honey, let's focus on treating the heart-related issues first. We can investigate the virus in Asher's system when he's a bit older."

The blood test in the lab would require drawing a lot of blood samples, but Asher was too young. With his heart condition and weak constitution, he definitely could not handle having too much blood drawn for testing.

Sheena nodded in agreement. "It's just sad to think that such a young child will have to grow up with medication."

Elliot kissed her forehead tenderly, his voice steady as he reassured her, "Even if Asher is sickly, I'll make sure he becomes the happiest baby in the world."

Nathaniel could not help but feel uneasy seeing the downcast mood of the two.

He wished he could help, but there was little he could do.