Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 525:

Hearing her name, Rachel instantly rushed to her side, gripping Carol’s hand like she never wanted to let go. Her warmth was still there—still alive.

Watching the moment unfold, Debby’s face twisted with disdain. “Tsk. Some people sure know how to act like the perfect granddaughter-in-law. But besides putting on a show, what else can they really do?”

Aron shot Debby a sharp look. “Debby, that’s enough. Mom just regained consciousness—don’t stir up trouble now.”

Debby scoffed, folding her arms. “Trouble? I’m just stating facts. Or did I say something wrong?”

Her eyes flicked to Rachel, burning with resentment. “When Carol needed a blood transfusion, she flat-out refused to donate. And now that Carol’s awake, she’s here shedding tears like she’s the most caring person in the world. Does she really think a few crocodile tears will make her look good?”

Rachel pressed her lips together, the bitter sting of Debby’s words cutting deep. She’d grown used to her sharp tongue, but this time was different—she couldn’t defend herself.

And worse, it would only add more stress to Carol and Hector. So she forced herself to

she felt a warm hand slip into hers. Startled, she glanced down—Brian was holding her hand firmly, his silent support radiating through

the tension. “Mom, that’s

to donate out of selfishness. Her health has been poor lately,

darkening with embarrassment. “I… I had no idea

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“But still… we can’t ignore the fact that Doris and you rushed over to donate. If not for you guys, Carol’s condition might’ve taken a turn for the

you’re wrong about that. The person who deserves the most gratitude here is Rachel.

flickering toward Brian, puzzled by his sudden strong defense of Rachel.

probably wouldn’t have lived to see another day.” Her tone was light, almost playful, but the sincerity

things like that, Carol. And there’s really no need to thank

frail hand reaching for Rachel’s. “Alright, alright. I won’t say it again. I wouldn’t want