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.

announced as he parked the

the Lenoir and Luther families lined the

Charles was still weak and could no longer stand. He was

Dr. Staber are here!" someone

his head. He turned around, stumbling from his wheelchair in his eagerness to approach Cherise and Lucy. "Dr. Shaw, Dr. Staber... please, save

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

and crouched down to help Charles up. "Do you remember what I told

It's hopeless.

the surgeries and treatments only helped to extend her life, to

that Maeve was completely well. He reasoned that Maeve would only face life

that time, Cherise agreed,

believed she had completely healed after her operation; it was Charles...

To this day.

brighten, start loving life, and live joyfully day by day, it made it