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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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called Meryl, only to hear

He froze.

dawned on him that Meryl might have blocked his

realized she was still upset

He just hadn't expected her to go so far as to block his number, leaving him with

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

emotional missteps were rated from one to ten, Chandler had

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

appetite seemed fine, and the car accident was

the phone. I need to talk to her,"

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hesitated, looking awkward. "Mr. Aniston... Mrs. Aniston isn't in her

you supposed to keep an eye on her?" "Mrs. Aniston went to visit Mr. Powell. They say he's seriously

hadn't expected Meryl to be

uncomfortable feeling crept over him. "How long has she

the time. "Actually, this is her second time visiting Mr. Powell's

Chandler's expression turned stormy.

"Meryl has just given birth, yet she is running back and forth to

need

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thought left Chandler feeling inexplicably

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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

he'd made an exception. He'd

matter of life and death, and Walter dared not speak out of turn. He feared scaring Meryl or tarnishing Chandler's image in

He'd never intended for Meryl

harm

been his

you finished with everything? When will you be back?"

had one

silent, stunned. He hadn't expected such

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said her condition is critical.

notice."

had no choice but

that

surgery was over.

He simply couldn't leave.

had told him that Rachel's abdominal cavity was filled with