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.

faint warmth of breath against her hand, she exhaled

“Thank goodness.”

nurse

in her hands, Natalia’s unease deepened.

Natalia’s face, softened her tone. “The doctor prescribed these. I’m just here to administer the injections. If

nod. “Okay, but when will she

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shouldn’t be long now, so try not to worry.

was casual, but it caught Natalia off

couldn’t possibly say they were romantic rivals,

“I’m her younger sister!”

delicate, so make

the injection, the nurse gave a few instructions before

settled the medical

Natalia and said, “Miss, you should eat