Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 523:

“I know,” Brian murmured, his gaze never wavering. “I know how much you care about her. And as for the blood donation, I’m sure you had your own reasons for hesitating. It wasn’t because you didn’t want to help.”

His words took Rachel by surprise. “You don’t blame me?”

He gave a small nod. “No. I believe in you. Carol means a lot to you, and I know your concern for her is genuine.”

“Thank you!”

Rachel couldn’t deny that his unwavering trust caught her off guard, almost stirring something in her. Yet it was too late. The warmth she might have felt before was now long gone, replaced by a lingering numbness.

Brian exhaled slowly. “Also… I owe you an apology. I understand everything about Huey Dury now. I’ll make sure his girlfriend gets a spot in the clinical trial and prioritize her case.”

clearly

know. And thank you

to her sometime? I’d like to hear her thanks in person, or better yet, see if there’s

offer was genuinely compelling. If Myrna could truly receive significant help, it would be something worth celebrating. After a brief moment of consideration, Rachel finally nodded. “Alright. I’ll give you a

be waiting,” Brian responded

he wanted to say something—but then he shut his mouth. He longed to ask if something was wrong with her health. Otherwise, she wouldn’t refuse to donate blood. But the words died in his throat, and his courage failed

everyone remained by Carol’s

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Carol asleep in her hospital bed. The sight of her frail form weighed heavily on them both, their anxiety evident. By the time morning broke, Brian and Aron had convinced everyone else to return home, insisting that they would

especially Doris, whose voice cracked as she begged, “Brian, please… I don’t want to go home. Even if

Brian said gently. “Dad and I will stay with her. You need

“But—”

not unkind. “Debby, Doris—both of you, go home and get some rest. That’s final.” He shifted his