[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s":3,"chapter-born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-42":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Born Into Villain's Family: I Have a 200\\% Rebate System",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1491363,1939,"Chapter 42: Wilms Tumor","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-42",42,"\u003Cp>Adam, who had been silent up until now, stepped forward, his voice controlled but tense. \"Tell me the truth, Simon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon exhaled slowly, removing his glasses and pinching the bridge of his nose. \"I can’t say for certain until we have the test results.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But you suspect something,\" Adam pressed. \"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon looked between the worried parents, his lips pressing into a firm line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"There are a few possibilities, some more concerning than others. It could be an inflamed lymph node, a benign cyst, or something gastrointestinal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary swallowed. \"And the worst-case scenario?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon’s silence was answer enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary felt her knees weaken, and Adam quickly steadied her. \"Breathe,\" he murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon placed a reassuring hand on Mary’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m not saying it’s the worst-case scenario. But given her symptoms, I don’t want to take any risks. The tests will give us clarity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary nodded slowly, though fear still lingered in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora, who had been observing quietly, finally spoke. \"So what do we do now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We get the tests done as soon as possible,\" Simon said firmly. \"No delays.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam met Simon’s gaze, his voice resolute. \"Then we’ll go today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon nodded, scribbling a few additional notes. \"I’ll arrange for the necessary scans at the hospital. In the meantime, make sure she stays hydrated and avoids any heavy meals.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary reached for Aurora’s hand, squeezing it tightly. \"We’ll get through this,\" she whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora offered a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the doctor, Mary, and Adam left, the small smile on Aurora’s face vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stared at the ceiling blankly before muttering,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not again...please...if the universe is hearing me...please give me another illness...I already had a fair share of it before. I don’t want to be a burden on my parents anymore...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the evening all the tests were done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora wasn’t concerned about the result, she was more concerned about the money spent by her father for the tests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had stealthily seen the medical bill and her heart nearly stopped beating $10,052.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the prime reason why she hated the hospital.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were too costly...so costly that Aurora’s heart ached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The results came out the next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Simon saw the results, his expression slowly worsened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon’s eyes flickered across the medical report, his normally composed expression darkening with each passing second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip on the paper tightened slightly before he exhaled, setting the file down on the table with careful deliberation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam and Mary sat across from him in tense silence, their fingers interlocked as if bracing themselves for a verdict neither of them wanted to hear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora, though seated beside her mother, remained unnervingly still, her gaze focused on the doctor’s face rather than the report itself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, Simon spoke, his voice measured but undeniably grave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aurora has Wilms tumor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The words hung in the air, heavy and suffocating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary’s breath hitched, and she instinctively pulled Aurora closer, her hands trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A tumor?\" she whispered, as if saying it aloud would make it more real.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wilms tumor is a rare kidney cancer that primarily affects children. It typically originates in one kidney, though in some cases, both can be involved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam leaned forward, his jaw clenched. \"How advanced is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon hesitated for a moment before replying,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From the scans, it appears localized, but we need further testing to determine if there has been any metastasis.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary’s grip on Aurora tightened, as though afraid her daughter would slip away if she let go. \"Is it treatable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\" Simon’s voice held firm reassurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wilms tumor has a high survival rate, especially if caught early. Treatment typically involves surgery to remove the affected kidney, followed by chemotherapy and, in some cases, radiation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora, who had remained silent throughout the conversation, finally spoke, her voice oddly detached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So you’re saying I need surgery?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon met her gaze. \"Yes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long silence stretched between them before Aurora exhaled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary turned to her daughter, eyes filled with anguish. \"Aurora—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m fine, Mom,\" Aurora interrupted gently, though the tightness in her voice betrayed her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"At least it’s not some unknown disease, right?\" She forced a small smile, though it didn’t reach her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam rubbed a hand over his face, his exhaustion evident. \"What’s the next step?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon straightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"We’ll schedule an immediate biopsy to confirm the tumor’s nature, though Wilms tumors are almost always malignant. After that, I’ll coordinate with a pediatric oncologist to devise the best treatment plan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary nodded stiffly, her mind still reeling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How soon can the surgery be scheduled?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As soon as possible,\" Simon assured them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time is a crucial factor. If we act quickly, we can minimize complications and ensure the best possible outcome.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam exhaled sharply and turned to his daughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aurora, if you feel scared, you can tell us. You don’t have to put on a brave face.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora blinked, then let out a quiet chuckle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Scared?\" She tilted her head. \"I think I passed that stage a long time ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary’s heart clenched at the words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon sighed, standing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For now, I advise you to rest. We’ll handle the logistics. I’ll inform you as soon as we have a surgery date.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he turned to leave, Adam stood and clasped his shoulder. \"Thank you, Simon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simon gave him a firm nod. \"We’ll get through this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as the doctor exited the room, silence descended once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora leaned back, staring at the ceiling, the same empty expression returning to her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary reached for her hand. \"Aurora...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mom, I don’t want to be a burden,\" she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mary’s chest tightened. \"You are not a burden.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aurora swallowed hard, eyes glistening but refusing to shed a tear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten thousand dollars, Mom. That’s how much the tests alone cost. The surgery will be more. The chemo... the follow-ups... How much will all of that be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam crouched beside her, his hands firm on her shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Aurora, listen to me. There is no price too high for your life. None.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1012,"2026-06-06T04:03:40.232Z",1,"novelbin.me","181962b0e1d8646801ca222a343aa55226bea1d2add1046f33307352a47e2067","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-43","born-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-chapter-41",614,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fborn-into-villain-s-family-i-have-a-200-rebate-s-cover.jpg"]