Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1191 Cirrhosis

Mandy felt a wave of emotion as she started the car, a sigh escaping her lips.

She couldn't help but think how much better things would have been if Lucy had met Colin first.

At least this man truly cared about her

Unlike Lennon, he only seemed to see himself when he looked at her.

"Ms. Staber's condition is dire," the doctor said, pulling Colin into his office.

"This isn't the first time she's been brought in drunk, is it?" He took a deep breath, his expression grave.

"We've discovered severe damage. Her liver... it's already hardened from years of alcohol abuse."

The doctor slowed his tone, "In other words, Ms. Staber has developed liver cirrhosis from long-term alcoholism." He paused, letting the gravity of his words sink in.

"If she doesn't quit drinking and receive aggressive treatment, her life will be at risk."

Colin's head buzzed with a sudden, overwhelming rush of emotions.

How could this be happening?

she let

this is hitting you hard," the doctor

you try to stop her

his lips, the weight of regret heavy on his

smiles, he felt

drunk, she could escape

drinking

cope

was

was painfully

stepped out of the office. He clutched the diagnosis in

"How is it?"

the page until they

torrent of anxiety and restlessness overwhelmed her in an instant, and she couldn't hold back anymore. She gasped, covering her mouth as tears streamed down her cheeks, finally

express her righteous anger on Lucy's behalf, and provide unwavering support as

hands, a sinking realization washed over her like a wave crashing against rocks. At that moment, she felt the weight of helplessness descend upon her-there was so little she

love that

it worth enduring all the grievances, debasing herself to dust for his

worth the self-inflicted pain she endured

heart twisted in turmoil, gripped by

close, enveloping her in a reassuring embrace. "She'll be