Revenge of the Hideous Lady by Moonlight

Upon hearing that, Sebastian Brenand's heart began to throb frantically again.

Trying with all his might, he swallowed his agony and wiped off his tears. "Mr. Wood, Mrs. Wood, may I go in?"

Right at this moment, Rachel Wood's attending doctor, George Orsen, pulled open the door and came out from the ward.

George was wearing a white doctor gown. His short hair was thick but neat, perfectly setting off his delicate features. He was a fresh, handsome young man.

Noticing Sebastian's arrival, George immediately approached him. "Come with me. Have a look at Rachel." Sᴇaʀ*ᴄh the (ꜰind)ɴʘvel.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Then, he turned around and went back into the ward.

Sebastian immediately caught up with him.

There were all kinds of medical equipment in the spacious ICU. Sebastian could constantly hear a ticking sound from the machines around him.

The strong, pungent smell of disinfectant permeated the air, invading all his senses.

Rachel was lying on the snow-white bed. She was wearing an oxygen mask, and she had numerous tubes feeding her hands.

Sebastian saw Rachel as soon as he set foot inside the ward.

was still

looked so much thinner than before. Her face was as pale as chalk.

much like a flower that was about to

all the petals would be carried

the memories between the two of them started to replay before him like

they met to the day

just like

memories were, the more heartbroken

suffocating whenever

"Sebastian... Sebastian..."

and almost frailly, Rachel started to call his

Over and over again.

her voice stabbed Sebastian's heart as though it was a sharp needle. It went deeper every time she called

to Rachel and sank to the floor, his knees glued to the tiles and his body trembling in fear. Ignoring the cord connecting her finger to the heart rate monitor, he clutched her hands and gave them a long, lingering kiss. His tears poured like

Helplessness washed over him.

in his life had he

sorry... I broke your heart, didn't

really am sorry... I just don't want to drag you