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"The patient's condition is dire," the doctor said. "Her kidney was forcibly removed. The surgery she underwent before was too rudimentary, which increases the risk of septic shock."

He continued, "Without that kidney, her body's systems might gradually start failing. If it worsens, she could die from multiple organ failure.

"Moreover, she seems to lack the will to live. That could severely impact her treatment and recovery."

Before being brought to the hospital, Rachel had been barely conscious, unresponsive even when called by name.

The moment they arrived, she was rushed straight into the

emergency room.

During the operation, the doctor came out to speak with Chandler. His words carried an unspoken finality. Rachel's condition was critical, and the odds were not in her favor.

Chandler had spent the entire night by Meryl's side in her hospital room. At dawn, he'd rushed to the abandoned factory to rescue Rachel. By the time he managed to get her to the hospital, it was already afternoon. Exhaustion was etched into every line of his face, his bloodshot eyes a testament to his sleepless night.

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When it came to the medical intricacies, there was little Chandler could do. All he could do was hope for the doctors.

He looked at the physician before him and said firmly, "No matter what, save her."

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The doctor nodded. "We'll do everything we can, but she's lost a massive amount of blood. Her blood has been replaced three times." He handed Chandler a clipboard. "This is a critical condition notice. We need your signature." Chandler's expression was grim as he signed the document.

After the doctor left, Chandler sat in the hallway, his mind adrift.

He reached for his phone to call Meryl, but his battery had already died.

Too much had happened in a single day. He hadn't had a moment to rest, and now his head felt as if it might split open from the pounding pain.

In their rush earlier, they had gone to the nearest hospital, which wasn't the same one where Meryl had delivered the baby

The two hospitals were over 13 miles apart.

Chandler borrowed a charger and plugged in his phone. He wanted to check on Meryl.

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to hear the automated

He froze.

on him that Meryl might have blocked his

deeply, he realized she was still upset with

to block his number, leaving him with no way to explain himself. Chandler immediately called

the incoming call, he answered promptly, "Mr. Aniston, are you finished with everything? Mrs. Aniston doesn't seem very happy..." As someone with

rated from one to ten, Chandler had undoubtedly made a

feeling unwell? How is her mental state? Is everything okay

appetite seemed fine, and the car accident

her the phone. I need to

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awkward. "Mr. Aniston...

sharper. "She just gave birth! Why isn't she resting in her room? Where did she go? Weren't you supposed to keep an eye on her?" "Mrs.

froze. He hadn't expected Meryl to be with

an uncomfortable feeling crept over him. "How long

almost an hour now," Walter said, checking the time. "Actually, this is her second

Chandler's expression turned stormy.

birth, yet she

but does she need to check on

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thought left Chandler feeling inexplicably

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added cautiously, "Oh, and Mrs. Aniston also asked me if Rocky's death had anything to do with you. I didn't tell her anything. I was worried the truth might affect how she sees you." Chandler had always

he'd made an exception.

and death, and Walter dared not speak out of turn. He feared scaring Meryl

never intended for Meryl to

gone too far in trying to harm her, and Chandler

been his responsibility

Aniston, are you finished with everything? When will you be back?"

one of

stunned. He

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doctors said her condition is critical. They just issued

notice."

Chandler had no choice but to stay

doctors warned him that anything could happen before

surgery was over.

He simply couldn't leave.

him that Rachel's abdominal