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?”

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

Her words sounded unconvincing.

wasn’t fooled for a second.

If you doubt it,

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

get some rest,” Brian muttered as

Rachel received a phone call just as

Mr. White,” she answered, trying to sound

might you be right

𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝘁 gⱯ𝗅𝗇𝗈ν𝖊𝗅𝘀．ⅽ𝗈𝗺

Rachel responded, convinced he wouldn’t know

were not her allies, she didn’t think they would inform

lie?” His voice carried a mix of

Rachel hadn’t expected