Chapter 365: Within ten minutes, Darren escorted Rachel for medical attention, with Brian following closely behind.
Debby followed them at a safe distance.
Brian, however, was solely preoccupied with Rachel's worsening condition.
"This couldn't have gotten this bad. Do whatever it takes-I can't lose her." "Sir, I need you to stay calm and wait outside," Darren instructed before heading inside the emergency room.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOutside, overwhelmed with frustration, Brian pounded his fist against the wall.
Unsatisfied, he struck the wall twice more, each blow drawing blood from his knuckles.
The unsettling sight of bright red blood dripping caught Debby's attention.
She quickly tried to console him, saying, “Brian, stop hurting yourself! Rachel is stronger than you think. She survived the Marsh family's cruelty and cout strong. She won't die." Brian's expression hardened at the mention of death.
Debby stopped speaking immediately.
"Your hand is bleeding. Come, let's find someone to dress that wound, okay?" Debby suggested, her tone laced with worry.
"Leavealone," Brian responded, his tone icy as he withdrew his hand.
"I understand you're upset with me. I owe you an explanation, but it painsto see you hurt." "So explain how Rachel ended up on the floor. She didn't just fall, did she?" Each word Brian spoke was heavy and deliberate, pressing Debby for answers.
Flustered, she tried to defend herself, saying, "I admit I might have been harsh with my words, but this isn't my fault. She's fragile. I never laid a hand on her." "Is that so?" Brian's voice was laced with doubt, his disbelief evident.
"I swear I didn't hurt her. You must believe me!" Debby grasped his arm, trying desperately to persuade him.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmHowever, he remained unaffected.
Realizing her justifications were in vain, she shifted to pleading, "Brian, perhaps I was too harsh, but it was for the best. Please, don't be angry with me. I'll be more thoughtful next time. Just don't shutout." Tears rolled down her cheeks as she spoke.
"Don't cnear her again!" Brian retorted sharply, leaving her with those final, chilling words.
"Return home. Your presence isn't required. I'll remain with her "With' reluctande, Debby departed.
An hour had passed when Rachel was moved out, appearing peaceful as though in a deep sleep, her earlier distress now absent. A steady drip of IV fluid coursed through her veins.
Brian watched over her, his heart filled with indescribable grief. After ensuring Rachel was settled and stable in her room, he approached the doctor's office. Knocking gently, he asked the doctor, "How did her condition escalate to this point?"