The word never lingered heavily in the air like a verdict that could not be appealed or reconsidered.
But Daniel refused to accept that conclusion no matter how certain it sounded.
He spent millions searching for solutions that could give his sons even a small chance at a different future.
He took the boys to the best hospitals in New York City, Chicago, and San Francisco, hoping that somewhere someone would have an answer.
He consulted world-renowned specialists who had built reputations on solving the most complex medical challenges.
He tried experimental therapies, advanced rehabilitation programs, and treatments that were still under study and not widely available.
Nothing worked, and every attempt ended in disappointment that slowly drained his strength.
Over time, hope faded little by little until it felt like something distant and unreachable.
Daniel became a different man shaped by loss, frustration, and an overwhelming need to control everything around him.
He had always been someone who demanded absolute control in every aspect of his life.
In his company, no major decision was made without his approval, and every outcome was carefully calculated.