Chapter 867 Unspoken Guilt

Cherise’s eyes shut tightly, her features etched with pain. “Your sister’s ordeal mirrors my mother’s in many ways. When I operated on her, I took an extra step… and that’s why she

survived.”

“Five years ago, when my mother passed, she urged me not to shoulder blame. She insisted it was her choice.”

“But I couldn’t forgive myself… Because at the time, I entertained the notion of taking that extra step, but… I faltered. I was gripped by fear… Fear that one additional step might jeopardize my mother’s life.”

“But it was that one step… and my mother couldn’t hold on…”

Cherise locked these memories away, never daring to share them with anyone

In the years following, each midnight reverie would stir her from slumber, tears staining her pillow in remembrance of her mother.

Subsequently, Cherise crossed paths with Dr. Keeples, Lermille Hospital’s director.

His sage advice resonated deeply with her: the gravest mistake a doctor could make was to operate on a loved one without absolute conviction.

Such a decision, he cautioned, would yield a lifetime of remorse.

Inspired by his counsel, Cherise made the pivotal choice to join Lermille Hospital’s ranks.

surgery remained a festering wound, a relentless source of

paper because of Maeve’s successful surgery.

for guidance on navigating such delicate

would

actions against Cherise stemmed from a clear

she derided Cherise for her reluctance to perform surgery, and now, she mercilessly exposed Cherise’s vulnerabilities.

systematically dismantled

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her dreams and undermining her existence.

touch a balm to her tormented

mother, I would have made the

momentarily as she

through tear–blurred

the goodness within your heart.”

locked eyes with Damien, her lips

with a kiss. “Zachary informed. me that when

out to numerous experts worldwide, seeking counsel on the feasibility of your plan. You tirelessly tended to your mother by day and burned the midnight oil alone, sleeping a mere few hours a

intent was solely to grant your loved

ailment had

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