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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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only to hear the automated message informing him

He froze.

that Meryl might have blocked

he realized she was still

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

answered promptly, "Mr. Aniston, are you finished with everything? Mrs. Aniston

to ten, Chandler had

feeling unwell? How is

up and had a meal. Her appetite seemed fine, and the car accident

her the phone. I need to talk to her,"

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awkward. "Mr. Aniston...

just gave birth! Why isn't she resting in her room? Where did she go? Weren't you supposed to keep

He hadn't expected Meryl

uncomfortable feeling crept over him. "How

while, almost an hour now," Walter said, checking the time. "Actually,

Chandler's expression turned stormy.

has just given birth, yet she

need to check on him twice in

really that

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left Chandler

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you. I didn't tell her anything. I was worried the truth might affect how she sees you." Chandler had always prided himself on his

Meryl, he'd made an exception. He'd ensured

not speak out of turn. He feared scaring Meryl or tarnishing

intended for Meryl to know he had

had gone too far in trying to harm her, and

his responsibility as

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

sighed, "Rachel had one of her

went silent, stunned. He

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still in surgery," Chandler continued, "The doctors said her condition

notice."

had no choice

him that anything

surgery was over.

He simply couldn't leave.

told him that Rachel's abdominal cavity was filled with