Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 446:

Rachel didn’t press her. She simply stayed by her side, waiting. After a few minutes, Elsa finally lifted her head, her face pale and drawn as she looked at Rachel.

“I’m sorry, Rachel, for making a scene. I just… I just couldn’t hold it in anymore.”

“Could you tell me what’s happening?” Rachel asked gently.

From the moment Elsa had called, Rachel had felt a sense of dread.

And indeed, the situation was far worse than she had imagined.

Elsa, her voice trembling with grief, poured out her sorrow. “Myrna’s condition has worsened. And it’s progressing faster than we thought. I just came from the emergency room. It’s the second time this week she’s needed emergency treatment. I don’t know how many more times she’ll have to go through this. I don’t know if she’ll be lucky enough to survive each time. I’m sorry, Rachel, I’m just so heartbroken.”

Rachel felt the weight of those words.

Not every critical moment would end with survival.

own—hung in a

Rachel

him secretly collecting sleeping pills. I’m genuinely terrified. If something happens to Myrna, Huey won’t be

drug is their last hope. I’m begging you, please help Huey and Myrna.” Her plea was raw, desperate. Rachel

considered asking Tracy? Given her relationship with Brian White, her assistance could significantly

of embarrassment crossed Elsa’s face. “Actually, I

available

The revelation surprised Rachel.

you.

Elsa. “I understand. But

up a little straighter. “Anything—just tell me,

saying, “I’d like to visit Myrna. If she’s

that not everyone in Myrna’s position wanted visitors. Some preferred to keep their world small, to shield themselves from pitying

answer right away. Instead, she pulled out her phone. “I need

Rachel nodded. “Of course.”