Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 521:

The doctor caught her by the arm and asked, “Why can’t you donate? Your vitals were fine just now. I heard she’s your family. Are you changing your mind?”

His words cut deep, laced with accusation.

Rachel knew she couldn’t give a proper explanation—but did she really owe one? Was she not even entitled to keep her own health matters private?

Nowhere was it written that she had to lay bare her suffering for the world to judge.

“Regardless, I can’t donate,” she said firmly, refusing to waver.

Time was slipping away, and Carol’s life hung in the balance. There was no point in arguing further. But the doctor wouldn’t let it go, pressing for an answer.

“Miss, this is your family we’re talking about. If you refuse, she might—”

Rachel refused to let him finish. She wouldn’t hear those words. “That’s enough!” she snapped. “Carol is still fighting for her life, and you’re already speaking like this? What are you trying to say—curse her? And correct me if I’m wrong, but blood donation is supposed to be voluntary. Are you forcing me now?”

finally backed down. “Fine,” he muttered.

“I will.”

as the words left the doctor’s mouth, the door burst open. “I can

The voices were unmistakable.

turned to find Brian, Doris, and Debby standing

Debby’s disdain was so palpable it practically hung in

listening, but their faces made it clear that they had heard every

Use mine.” Doris stepped forward immediately, sitting across from the

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much as you want. I don’t care.” Her unwavering voice carried through the room, painting her

to fawn over Carol with sweet words, acting all devoted? But when she actually needs them, they suddenly have excuses. What

no point in wasting energy on petty

up and draw it,” she urged the doctor, her tone firm but

donate a single drop yourself, but you’re