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?”

approach swiftly, Debby replied, “Oh, no, I… I’ve actually been with Doris this whole time. Maybe

Her words sounded unconvincing.

for a second. “Just be honest

you

said with a tearful voice, “She’s been here with me the

try to get some rest,” Brian

Rachel received a phone call just as she sat down

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

and Doris were not her allies, she

lie?” His voice carried a mix of concern

guard, Rachel hadn’t