Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 594:

“It’s difficult to pinpoint the exact cause. Leukemia can develop for many reasons. We’ve sent his samples for further analysis, and we should have definitive results in a few hours.”

“Thank you, Doctor,” Yvonne said, her voice tight with worry.

As they stepped out of the office, Brian’s call came in. “Where are you?” he asked.

Rachel stared at the caller ID, the doctor’s words replaying in her mind. A lump formed in her throat, and for a moment she couldn’t bring herself to speak.

“Rachel?” Brian’s worried voice came through. “Why aren’t you saying anything? Did something happen?”

“I’m really sorry, I can’t make it today. Jeffrey isn’t feeling well,” Rachel said, her voice edged with concern.

Brian picked up on her tone and replied gently, “All right. Take care of him. Let me know if there’s anything I can do to help.”

“Okay.”

open. With a weak smile, he said, “Rachel, Yvonne, I’m sorry for

here. I’ll get you some water,” Rachel said

been a rough few days, but I

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the thought—going home now wasn’t an option. She searched for words, but

the doctor said your condition still isn’t stable. It’s

do feel better,”

beside herself with worry. Stay here until you’ve

softened at her

reclined and laid his head

care, Rachel combed her fingers through his

You won’t lose