Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 485:

Huey raked his fingers through his hair, tilting his head back as his eyes burned with unshed tears.

A long silence stretched between them before he finally spoke. “What about that new drug you mentioned before?”

“That drug is still in the clinical trial phase, and only the pharmaceutical company running the trials has access to it. Until it’s officially approved, our hospital can’t administer it.” The doctor’s words landed like a death sentence.

Rachel knew exactly what that meant. A new drug could take years to pass regulatory approvals.

And time was a luxury Myrna didn’t have.

“If she could get into the clinical trial… would there still be a chance?”

“In theory, yes. But there are no guarantees.”

Huey clenched his fists. “Even if there’s just a sliver of hope, I won’t give up.”

was something he

alone

speaking with the doctor, Huey returned

a second—she had already contacted

manager said. “I can’t make any promises since the final decision is up to the vice president, but I’ll do my best to put in

feeling relieved. “Thanks. I really appreciate

need to thank me yet.

it. I’ll wait for your

in

the call, Rachel made her

was sitting beside Myrna, watching over her

talk for a moment?” Rachel asked

looked up, nodding.

picture of you two. Speaking as a woman,

that. Once Myrna is feeling a little stronger, I’ll take her to pick out a wedding dress. We’ll take some beautiful

for her. Oh, and about