Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 169

Chapter 169:

The air felt cold, empty—devoid of warmth.

Natalia had never liked hospitals. They always felt too distant, too lonely. And more than anything, she hated pain. She hated needles. But this time, she had no choice but to push past her fear.

When Natalia stepped inside, Rachel lay motionless on the bed, eyes shut, her face pale, drained of all color. Her breathing was so shallow it was barely perceptible.

If Natalia hadn’t known Rachel was simply unwell, she might have doubted whether Rachel was even alive.

It wasn’t an overreaction—Rachel looked so unnervingly still, as if all signs of life had faded from her.

“Rachel…” Natalia called softly, hesitant.

As expected, there was no response.

She stepped closer, her fingers twitching before she finally reached out to check Rachel’s breathing.

breath against

“Thank goodness.”

nurse

Natalia’s unease deepened. “Does she really need all that? Is she still in

nurse, seeing the concern on Natalia’s face, softened her tone. “The doctor prescribed these. I’m just here to administer the

a small nod. “Okay, but when

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doctor said it shouldn’t be long now, so try not to worry. By the way, what’s your relationship

was casual, but it caught

they were romantic rivals,

“I’m her younger sister!”

is quite delicate, so make sure

nurse gave a few instructions before

Douglas, having settled the medical bills, glanced at the time—it

said, “Miss, you should