Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 593:

Jeffrey nodded. “Yeah, a little better than earlier.”

The three of them sat down for breakfast. Concerned by Jeffrey’s condition, Rachel and Yvonne continued to add food to his plate until his bowl was heaped.

“Jeffrey, have some more,” Rachel urged.

“Okay, okay, that’s enough. I’m already stuffed!” he chuckled, and Rachel and Yvonne shared a relieved smile.

Just after they finished, Rachel’s phone buzzed with a message from Brian: “Jeffrey is out. Where are you?”

“Just had breakfast with him. On my way soon.”

“All right,” Brian replied.

turned to Yvonne. “Can you

I’ve got it. Go do what you

“Okay.”

midway through the drive, Jeffrey mentioned feeling

do you want me to take you

some rest. Wake me when we’re

rest for now. Let me

“Got it.”

times, but he didn’t answer. Her heart skipped a beat as panic set in. She pulled over, turned around, and reached for him in the back seat. No matter how many times she

and raced toward the nearest hospital, dialing Rachel on the way. “Rachel, Jeffrey just passed out. I’m taking him to the

worry, but she forced herself to stay calm. “All right. I’ll be there

after multiple tests and an IV drip,

condition really that bad?” Rachel asked, her voice