Novel1Chapter 446: Rachel didn't press her. She simply stayed by her side, waiting. After a few minutes, Elsa finally lifted her head, her face pale and drawn as she looked at Rachel.
"I'm sorry, Rachel, for making a scene. I just... I just couldn't hold it in anymore." "Could you tellwhat's happening?" Rachel asked gently.
From the moment Elsa had called, Rachel had felt a sense of dread.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnd indeed, the situation was far worse than she had imagined.
Elsa, her voice trembling with grief, poured out her sorrow. "Myrna's condition has worsened. And it's progressing faster than we thought. I just cfrom the emergency room. It's the second tthis week she's needed emergency treatment. I don't know how many more times she'll have to go through this. I don't know if she'll be lucky enough to survive each time. I'm sorry, Rachel, I'm just so heartbroken." Rachel felt the weight of those words.
Not every critical moment would end with survival.
Myrna's life—and her own—hung in a delicate balance.
"And Huey?" Rachel asked softly.
Elsa's eyes filled with fear. "He's barely holding on. I've caught him secretly collecting sleeping pills. I'm genuinely terrified. If something happens to Myrna, Huey won't be able to cope." She reached out, gripping Rachel's hand. "The experimental drug is their last hope. I'm begging you, please help Huey and Myrna." Her plea was raw, desperate. Rachel felt her heart constrict.
"I'll do everything possible," she promised. "However, have you considered asking Tracy? Given her relationship with Brian White, her assistance could significantly improve your chances." A flush of embarrassment crossed Elsa's face. "Actually, I approached Tracy first. She refusedoutright." More available at galThe revelation surprised Rachel.
"I'm sorry, Rachel, I didn't mean to keep this from you. I just didn't want to give you the wrong impression." "It's okay," Rachel reassured Elsa. "I understand. But I have a request." Elsa sat up a little straighter. "Anything-just tell me, and if it's within my power, I'll do it." Rachel hesitated briefly before saying, "I'd like to visit Myrna. If she's okay with it." She knew that not everyone in Myrna's position wanted visitors. Spreferred to keep their world small, to shield themselves from pitying eyes.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmElsa didn't answer right away. Instead, she pulled out her phone. "I need to check with Myrna and Huey first. Givea second." Rachel nodded. "Of course."
A few minutes later, Elsa returned with a nod. "It's okay, But Myrna just fell asleep so would you be able to cby tomorrow morning?” Rachel agreed.
The next day greeted them with perfect weather-clear -clear skies, @gentle breeze, and golden sunlight spilling ΕΠ over the city. Rachel stopped by a florist and picked out a bouquet bursting with color-reds, pinks, purples...
She remembered how much Myrna A had loved flowers back in college A little bit of beauty, axittle bit of of life bitcoin college life sometimes, that was all a person needed.
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