Unexpected Encounter with my Boss

Chapter 193

William slowly took the rope from Tiffany's hands. Joyce instantly grabbed his arm in a panic, her voice trembling. "William..." She was genuinely scared.

These past few days, William's emotions had been so unstable. She dared not let him leave, even having people watch him at home.

The doctor visited many times daily. They had even called in a priest to perform a cleansing. But nothing could deter his desire for death. William stared at the rope for a moment, then slowly raised his head to look at Tiffany. His face was haggard, having withered to skin and bones in just days. His lips pressed tightly now, anguish churning in his eyes.

After a long pause, he abruptly coughed up a mouthful of blood.

...

The family doctor arrived swiftly. Donald rushed home from the office upon hearing the news.

Meanwhile, Joyce had been weeping ceaselessly. Donald frowned in silence.

An oppressive pall hung over the vast mansion.

Tiffany still remembered her first visit to the Lewis residence. She remembered Donald's warmth, Joyce's gentleness, and William's bright and amiable nature. She had envied their harmonious, cozy family life.

longed for and anticipated her future with

only lament how quickly life's circumstances

and Joyce and Donald

son?" Joyce

his vocal cords. Even if he recovers eventually, his voice may be permanently impaired." Joyce's body swayed, almost losing her balance. "Are

can be treated, and he'll still be able to speak. But it would never be the same

pang of regret flickered in

he had said that he didn't want to

outcome was a cruel punishment

long as he lives, we'll

doctor nodded in agreement. "Yes. What's more serious than losing his voice is Mr. William's

the most frightening. That trauma has him teetering on the edge between life

"We've consulted several

all say

wearily. "Whenever Brianna'

is mentioned, he