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?

could she let it come to

is hitting you hard," the doctor said, patting

why didn't you try to stop her

of regret heavy on his shoulders. He had often thought about stopping Lucy from

he saw her sadness and forced smiles, he felt

could escape the overwhelming pain she

drinking for four years, as the

using alcohol to cope with her breakup with

was incredibly

was painfully

stepped out of the office. He clutched the diagnosis in trembling hands as Mandy rushed forward and snatched the

"How is it?"

eyes scanned the page until they landed on the devastating words: "advanced

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

to advocate for Lucy's justice, express her righteous anger on Lucy's

crashing against rocks. At that moment, she felt the weight

love that man

all the grievances, debasing herself

the self-inflicted pain she endured

in turmoil, gripped by a storm of

Mandy close, enveloping her in a reassuring embrace. "She'll be alright," he whispered, his