Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 362:

Brian nodded in agreement, his voice calm but resolute. “I’ve already looked into it. The flaws in your nose and chin are minor. I’ll arrange for a top specialist to handle your treatment.”

Doris managed a grateful smile. “Thanks. It means a lot.”

As they thought the crisis was resolving, Debby couldn’t resist expressing her residual frustration. “I’m utterly exhausted and soaked in sweat from the panic. Honestly, this is all Rachel’s doing. If she hadn’t deliberately delayed you, you wouldn’t have been so late.”

Surprised by the accusation, Brian immediately defended Rachel. “Mom, that’s not fair. Rachel had nothing to do with my delay today. It’s wrong to blame her.”

Watching Brian defend Rachel so steadfastly only fueled Debby’s irritation. Her expression darkened as she shot back, “How can you say that? If Rachel hadn’t exaggerated her condition to keep you at the hospital longer, you would have been here sooner.”

In the midst of Debby’s rant, Brian cut in with a tense tone. “She’s in the hospital? Where is she?”

Stunned by his interruption, Debby paused. She hadn’t realized he was unaware.

“Mom, when did you last see her?”

actually been with Doris this whole time. Maybe I

Her words sounded unconvincing.

wasn’t fooled for a second. “Just be

honest. If you doubt it, you can ask

a tearful voice, “She’s been

some rest,” Brian muttered as he exited the

phone call just as she sat

Mr. White,” she answered, trying to sound

you be right

𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀．ⅽ𝗈𝗺

responded, convinced he wouldn’t know about her

Doris were not her allies, she

the hospital, yet you choose to lie?” His voice carried a mix of concern

hadn’t expected him