Chapter 258
Audrey’s POV
Dr. Clarke stroked his beard and nodded. “That’s right. Someone been deliberately keeping her this way.”
“If we stop the drugs, could she wake up?” I asked, hope building in my chest.
“Yes, theoretically,” he said. “But after four years, the drug bullip is substantial. Even after stopping, It might take two weeks before she regains consciousness.”
His expression softened. “Though based on her recent tests, the concentration is already decreasing. She might wake sooner than we expect.”
“That’s amazing!” The news hit me like electricity. I nearly jumped off the bed.
I’d convinced myself Rachel would be like Blake permanently damaged. That I’d never see her awake in the short time I have left. But now… now there’s a real chance!
I caught myself touching my face, checking my reflection in the window glass.
I’m so thin now, but still somewhat normal–looking. When Rachel wakes, I should still be here. Still be me.
Felix noticed my thoughts instantly. “If you want her to see you healthy, you should follow your treatment plan. Eat more. Put on some weight. Your friend would prefer seeing you.at your best.”
I nodded with determination.
Dr. Clarke settled into a chair. “So her mother’s been caring for her all this time? Did they have some serious conflict I
should know about?”
I shook my head. “No, not at all.”
Other Roses might hate Rachel, but Scarlett? She just neglected her. Nothing like Jonathan or Laurel with their open hostility. She never deliberately hurt Rachel like they did.
“Then I don’t understand. For a mother to drug her own daughter like this for four years… keeping her trapped in her own body…” His voice trailed off in disbelief.
Felix snapped his fingers and pulled out his phone. “Wait, maybe this explains it.”
He showed us a video from Blake and Laurel’s engagement. On screen, Scarlett Rose rushed onto the stage, hair wild, grabbing Laurel’s arm.
“Your sister is missing!” Scarlett’s voice trembled. “You have to help find her! She still has your secrets – we can’t let her disappear!”
Felix paused the video. “Scarlett mentioned Rachel knowing Laurel’s secrets. Could that be why she’s been kept drugged all this time?”
“That’s ridiculous,” Dr. Clarke started.
1/2
Chapter 258.
No, I cut in. She absolutely would.”
As Rachel’s best friend, I know too well how Scarlett operates. She always felt she and Rachel somehow wronged Laurel. In their household, Laurel always came first- best clothes, best attention, best love. If Scarlett thought Rachel threatened Laurel somehow… of course she’d choose Laurel
I rubbed my fingers across my hand. But what secrets? Rachel never mentioned anything about Laurel to me.
The next day, Dr. Evans came to visit.
“Audrey,” she said after brief small talk, “remember the client who shared medical records with you? She’s asking for your help one last time.”
I raised an eyebrow. “She still hasn’t told her boyfriend the truth?”
Dr. Evans sighed. “The decision is completely yours. Initially I encouraged you to help because I wanted her connections to
and…” bring Dr. Clarke here for your treatment. But now you’re already under his care,
She hesitated. “His team doesn’t have promising options for your condition. You’re free to refuse.”
I studied her face. “You really need me to help, don’t you?”
“Her family is the largest shareholder of Mayo Clinic,” Dr. Evans admitted, looking down. “I wouldn’t ask if I had any other choice. But we won’t force you.”
I took a deep breath. “When do we go?”
After informing Dr. Clarke and Felix, I went to Rachel’s room. She lay still as ever, her nurse keeping watch.
Chapter Comments
LIKE
POST COMMENT NOW
<SHARE
2/1
