Marrying the Man in the Dark

Chapter 1217 Maeve Relapses

Back then, the reason she asked Charles to name their daughter Marcy Luther was actually... in the event that this happened.

Maeve Lenoir's condition was much like her mother's-terminal with no cure.

Her previous operation had only served to prolong Maeve's lifespan.

"The doctor said that if Cherry and Dr. Staber helped, it would give her a fighting chance," Blake said with his head bent, his voice raspy with emotion. "Charles was inconsolable. He was still crying when he collapsed outside the operating theatre. Damien and the others are also rushing to get here as fast as possible."

Cherise clamped her fists tightly, her knuckles turning white.

Seated next to her, Lucy's face had bleached color as well.

It had been nearly six months since either of them had performed surgery. Plus, the procedure that Maeve needed demanded great stamina, focus, and expertise. They feared the two of them... may not be in the best shape to do it.

here!" Otto announced as he parked

Lenoir and Luther families lined

could no longer stand. He was seated in a wheelchair, staring

Staber are here!" someone

around, stumbling from his wheelchair in his eagerness to approach Cherise and Lucy. "Dr. Shaw,

his face wet with tears. "I know it's been a long time since you've operated... If it weren't an emergency, I wouldn't have requested for both of you... But

crouched down to help Charles

It's hopeless.

clear to Charles that Maeve's condition was not curable. All the surgeries and treatments only helped to extend her life, to

the public façade that Maeve was completely well. He reasoned that Maeve would only face life with a smile if she believed she

that time, Cherise agreed, thinking he

truly believed she had completely healed after her

To this day.

smiling bitterly. "These days, watching her gradually brighten, start loving life, and live joyfully day by day, it made it hard