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?”

replied, “Oh, no, I… I’ve actually been

Her words sounded unconvincing.

for a second. “Just

being honest. If you

with a tearful voice, “She’s been

Brian muttered

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trying to

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dinner at home,” Rachel responded, convinced he wouldn’t know about her recent

her allies, she didn’t think they would

in the hospital, yet you choose to lie?” His voice carried

hadn’t expected