“What do I need to do?” Rodrigo asked, his voice barely a whisper. The question hung in the air, carrying the weight of a man unaccustomed to surrender but willing to change for the sake of his child.

The doctor regarded him thoughtfully. “Are you willing to abandon everything that holds you back? To let go of the control you cling to so desperately?” His eyes were piercing, almost as if he could see the very depths of Rodrigo’s soul. “This journey is as much about healing the heart as it is about healing the body.”

Rodrigo nodded, knowing he was ready to face whatever it took. “I am willing to do whatever it takes.”