The uncle approached immediately.
—Residual activity? What does that mean?
“It means…” the doctor hesitated, “that perhaps the diagnosis of brain death was premature.”
Silence fell over the room again, but this time it was filled with electricity.
The aunt shook her head.
—That’s ridiculous. Three specialists confirmed the diagnosis!
The doctor took a deep breath.
—Medical diagnoses are based on probabilities, not absolute certainties.
Leo was at the side of the bed now, holding Sofia’s hand carefully.
“I told you not to leave,” she whispered.
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