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“What’s Carol’s blood type?”
“She’s Type A.”
Without hesitation, Rachel rolled up her sleeve. “I’m Type A. Take my blood.”
“Okay, follow me.”
The medical team wasted no time and led her away.
Before proceeding, the doctor measured her blood pressure and inquired about her medical history.
A realization hit Rachel, and she swiftly pulled off the blood pressure cuff. With a composed voice, she said, “I’m sorry, but I can’t donate.”
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In her desperation, she had acted impulsively, forgetting the crucial reason she couldn’t give blood.
Only when the doctor questioned her did she recall–her blood was completely unsuitable for Carol.
Standing around explaining wouldn’t help. The priority now was to find someone else who could donate.
Rachel shot to her feet. “I’ll find another donor. There has to be someone who can help.” The doctor caught her by the arm and asked, “Why can’t you donate? Your vitals were fine just now. I heard she’s your family. Are you changing your mind?”
His words cut deep, laced with accusation.
Rachel knew she couldn’t give a proper explanation–but did she really owe one? Was she not even entitled to keep her own health matters private?
Nowhere was it written that she had to lay bare her suffering for the world to judge.
“Regardless, I can’t donate,” she said firmly, refusing to waver.
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Time was slipping away, and Carol’s life hung in the balance. There was no point in arguing further. But the doctor wouldn’t let it go, pressing for an answer,
“Miss, this is your family we’re talking about. If you refuse, she might-”
Rachel refused to let him finish. She wouldn’t hear those words. “That’s enough!” she snapped. “Carol is still fighting for her life, and you’re already speaking like this? What are you trying to say–curse her? And correct me if I’m wrong, but blood donation is supposed to be voluntary. Are you forcing me now?”
The doctor, taken aback by her outburst, finally backed down.
“Fine,” he muttered. “But her situation is dire. Find another donor immediately.”
“I will.”
Just as the words left the doctor mouth, the door burst open.
“I can donate.”
The voices were unmistakable.
Rachel turned to find Brian, Doris, and Debby standing in the doorway, side by side.
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Doris’s eyes burned with resentment, while Debby’s disdain was so strong it practically hung in the air.
Rachel had no idea how long they had been listening, but their faces made it clear that they had heard every word.
“Doctor, I’m Type A and perfectly healthy. Use mine.” Doris stepped forward immediately, plopping down across from the doctor and pushing up her sleeve.
“As long as it saves her, take as much as you want. I don’t care.” Her unwavering voice carried through the room, painting her as a picture of selflessness.
Debby sneered at Rachel and spoke with a teasing edge. “Isn’t it funny how some people love to fawn over Carol with sweet words, acting all devoted? But when she actually needs them, they suddenly have excuses. What a joke. If you ask me, Doris is the only one who genuinely cares about Carol.”
Rachel didn’t spare her a second glance.
At a time like this, there was no point in wasting energy on petty arguments.
The only thing that mattered was whether Carol could get the blood she needed in time.
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“Then hurry up and draw it,” she urged the doctor, her tone firm but controlled.
Debby scoffed, unwilling to let it go. “Oh, look at you–won’t donate a single drop yourself, but you’re all too eager to offer up Doris’s. How ‘generous‘.”
Rachel refused to take the bait. She turned back to the doctor. “If you’re not going to do it, get someone else who will. We don’t have time to waste.”
Meanwhile, Brian had already stepped up.
He rolled down his sleeve after the nurse took a vial of his blood, then gently pulled Doris away. “Take mine instead. Doris isn’t in the best health.”
The doctor nodded. “Alright.”
The blood was quickly tested, and when they confirmed it was a match, relief swept through the room.
Debby seized the moment, looking Brian straight in the eye. “Brian, are you really going to marry someone as selfish and heartless as her?”
Doris lowered her gaze, biting her lip as if holding back tears. “Brian, thank you for what you did just now.”
“If you ever need my blood,” she continued, glancing at Rachel, “no matter what she does, I’ll always be here for you.”
Rachel couldn’t help but chuckle. “Doris, your loyalty runs deep, I see.”
With that, she turned and walked out, no longer interested in their theatrics.
Carol was the only thing on her mind. Whatever anyone thought of her didn’t matter. Even if the whole world misunderstood her, it didn’t change her priority.
She could only pray that Carol would wake up.
And, as if the heavens had finally heard her, the doctor returned with an update.
“Thankfully, the blood transfusion was timely. The patient is out of danger and has beeň
moved to a ward.”
A wave of emotion crashed over Rachel. Tears welled in her eyes. “Thank you, doctor. Thank you ‘so much.”
Everyone hurried to the ward, but they kept their voices low to avoid disturbing Carol’s
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At some point, Brian stepped out.
Rachel assumed it was for work, but when she headed toward the restroom, she spotted
him in the hallway.
He sat with a slight hunch, his exhaustion evident in every line of his posture.
The confident and sharp person he used to be was gone, replaced by someone who
seemed completely defeated.
Right now, he was just an ordinary man.
Rachel paused. She knew exactly what was going through his mind. He was blaming himself for missing the calls, for not being there when Carol needed him most.
Fortunately, Carol had been fortunate this time. Had things gone differently, he would have carried that guilt forever, unable to forgive himself.
She studied him for a moment but chose not to approach.
Given where they stood now, showing concern would only cross a line.
Besides, he had surely overheard her refusal to donate blood earlier.
After everything they had been through, there was no doubt he had misjudged her- perhaps even resented her for it.
Explaining herself had never done much good between them.
So, there was no point in trying to clear things up now.
Without another word, Rachel walked past him and kept going.
But just as she moved past, a firm yet gentle grip closed around her wrist, stopping her in her tracks.
In a rough, quiet voice, he murmured, “Rachel… thank you.”
Her head snapped up, eyes widening in shock as she stared at him. “What… what did you just say?” she stammered.
He hadn’t misunderstood her, and he was thanking her?
Brian’s gaze was unwavering as he said with conviction, “I know everything. You were the one who acted fast, and got my grandma to the hospital. If you hadn’t, I don’t even want to think about what would have happened. Because of you, she’s still alive.”
