“Stay strong, dear Mom…” Prince George sobbed as he bid farewell to his mother, Kate Middleton, heading for her second round of chemotherapy: “They said my mother might not come back…”

Prince George’s small frame shook with each sob as he clung to his mother’s hand. “Stay strong, dear Mom,” he whispered, his voice trembling. Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, knelt beside him, her eyes brimming with tears. She had been preparing her children for this moment, but nothing could truly ready them for the reality of her illness. As she faced her second round of chemotherapy, she knew her young son was struggling to comprehend the uncertainty that lay ahead.

Kate gently stroked Prince George’s hair, trying to offer what little comfort she could. “I’ll do everything I can to come back to you, my love,” she promised, her voice barely above a whisper. But Prince George’s words echoed in her mind: “They said my mother might not come back…” She knew her children were aware of the gravity of her situation, and it broke her heart to see them hurt. As she hugged Prince George tightly, she felt a surge of determination to fight her illness, not just for herself, but for her family.

The farewell was bittersweet, filled with both love and sorrow. Kate knew she had to be strong for her children, even when she didn’t feel like it. As she stood to leave, she looked at Prince George and smiled weakly. “I’ll be back before you know it, my darling,” she said, trying to reassure him. Prince George nodded, his eyes welling up with tears again. Kate turned and walked away, her heart heavy with the weight of her illness, but her spirit unbroken.