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

this is hitting you hard," the

you try to

heavy on his shoulders. He had often

saw her sadness and forced smiles, he felt

drunk, she could escape the overwhelming pain she carried every

drinking for four years, as

to cope with her breakup

woman... was

was

the office. He clutched the diagnosis in trembling hands

"How is it?"

scanned the page until they landed on

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

she had one clear mission: to advocate for Lucy's justice, express her righteous anger on Lucy's behalf, and provide unwavering support

the diagnosis in her hands, a sinking realization washed over her like a wave crashing against rocks. At that

love

the grievances, debasing herself to dust for his

it truly worth the self-inflicted pain

heart twisted in

her in a reassuring embrace. "She'll