Requiem of a Broken Heart

Chapter 595:

Outside the doctor’s office, Yvonne and Rachel held hands, their hearts heavy with apprehension. They dared to hope for good news—but reality refused their wishes.

Rachel’s hands trembled as she accepted the test results. The doctor’s solemn voice echoed in the quiet room. “Ms. Marsh, extensive testing has confirmed that your brother is suffering from leukemia.”

Rachel swallowed hard. “What are our options for treatment?”

“The type of leukemia he has is particularly complex,” the doctor explained gently. “The optimal treatment would be a bone marrow transplant. We’ve begun searching for a compatible donor within the registry. Since you’re his sister, you may be a match. It would be wise for you to undergo testing.”

“Understood.”

Rachel and Yvonne both felt the sting of a harsh truth: given Rachel’s own health conditions, even if she were a match, she could not serve as a donor. Yvonne squeezed her hand. “I’ll be there with you for the testing. Maybe I’ll be a match.”

“Yvonne…” Rachel’s voice caught.

for words. I

when neither test revealed a match. The registry, too, failed to yield a

I supposed to just stand by as my brother dies?” Rachel’s

are committed to doing everything we can,” he replied gently, “yet a bone marrow transplant remains his best chance for

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her courage. “What about using

it’s from a sibling,” the doctor said slowly, “but you mentioned you and your brother were raised

umbilical cord

said cautiously, “I can’t guarantee its effectiveness

her eyes. “Any chance worth taking is worth

the doctor’s office, she turned to

about having a

to use the baby’s umbilical cord blood to save Jeffrey,

met her