Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 501 Can’t Turn Back

When Elspeth came back out, she saw Yelena crouching on the ground. Panicked, she asked the doctor, “What happened to her?”

“I told her who the donor was, and then this happened.” The doctor sighed. Guiltily, he said, “I didn’t know he was important to her.”

Elspeth didn’t lecture the doctor. It wasn’t his fault that Yelena was depressed. “I’ll take over, doctor. You may leave now.”

The doctor nodded and left the ladies alone. Elspeth crouched as well, and she wrapped her arm around Yelena’s shoulder. “Yelena,” she whispered.

Yelena said nothing. Her head remained buried in her chest, her shoulders trembling.

“I know it’s hard to accept the truth.”

said nothing, but Elspeth

you and me. Callum, Hank… Everyone’s affected.” Elspeth pulled Yelena into her embrace and patted the back of her hand. “But

gave me a part of himself before he left us forever. I… I can’t live with that.” They were no longer a couple, but still, the memories of their past remained. Max had always been a kind lad, yet

you. That’s why he was worried. That’s why he gave you his marrow. And there’s a reason for that. He wanted you to live. To be free of pain. He had high hopes for you, and you’re wasting them by crying meaninglessly. You’re ruining yourself. Is that

What am I even doing? This is stupid. She stood up and wiped her tears away. “Thank you, Elsie. Hook me

nodded and helped her lie down. Then, she hooked Yelena up to the IV infusion, and then she pressed her hand against Yelena’s forehead. “No fever. Good. Remember to rest up and don’t do anything rash. Take care of yourself. That’s

could do was shiver.

truth, the guilt would

to tell me anymore.” Yelena stared down, conflicting emotions welling in her heart. “It was me, wasn’t it? He knew I got sick, and

but that only tormented her more. Max died because of me. I killed him. “He

has nothing to do with you. It was an accident. Not to be heartless, but he was the reason he died. Not

affected if I wasn’t sick. Max was a great racer. He couldn’t have gotten into an accident.” Yelena still thought it was her

truth is, so don’t blame yourself. If that’s how you wanna see it, then part of the fault lies on me. I shouldn’t have told

take responsibility, Yelena

again, alright? And I’ll figure