Max listened intently, waiting for Lisa to complete her story. He understood the weight of her father's struggle and accomplishments and the pride she felt for him. Sensing her somber tone, he knew that something bad must have happened to him. Max took a deep breath and gently encouraged her to delve deeper into their recent struggles.
Lisa's expression shifted slightly and her voice grew heavy with emotion.
"But just a few months ago, our lives took an unexpected turn,"
Lisa began, her words trailing off briefly. "My dad received a devastating diagnosis—stage 2 Alzheimer's disease."
A profound sense of sorrow filled the room as Lisa spoke of her father's condition. Max and Daisy's empathetic gaze remained fixed on her, silently offering their support. Although they couldn't personally experience the pain, but they how difficult it can be someone as close as your father doesn't even remember who you are.
