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.

the faint warmth of breath against her hand,

“Thank goodness.”

a nurse

the tray of medication bottles in her hands, Natalia’s unease deepened. “Does she really need all that? Is

these. I’m just here

a small nod. “Okay, but

story

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

was casual, but

say they were romantic rivals, could

“I’m her younger sister!”

delicate, so make sure to

gave a few

the medical bills, glanced at

Natalia and said, “Miss, you should eat something. I can stay here