Chapter 257 Zinged Tracy With Sarcasm
Aron shot Debby a sharp look. “Debby, that’s enough. Mom just regained consciousness -don’t stir up trouble now.”
Debby scoffed, folding her arms, “Trouble? I’m just stating facts. Or did I say something wrong?”
Her eyes flicked to Rachel, burning with resentment. “When Carol needed a blood transfusion, she flat–out refused to donate. And now that Carol’s awake, she’s here shedding tears like she’s the most caring person in the world. Does she really think a few crocodile tears will make her look good?”
Rachel pressed her lips together, the bitter sting of Debby’s words cutting deep.
She’d grown used to her sharp tongue, but this time was different–she couldn’t defend herself.
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If she revealed the truth about her health, Debby would undoubtedly accuse her of playing the victim, and worse, it would only add more stress to Carol and Hector.
So she forced herself to stay silent, swallowing the rising lump in her throat.
Suddenly, she felt a warm hand slip into hers.
Startled, she glanced down–Brian was holding her hand firmly, his silent support radiating through his touch.
His voice cut through the tension. “Mom, that’s enough.”
His tone was steady, but there was a bite of authority in it. “Rachel never refused to donate out of selfishness. Her health has been poor lately, and her blood didn’t meet the medical requirements. If she had insisted on donating, it could’ve worsened Grandma’s condition instead of helping her.”
Debby’s mouth hung open, her face darkening with embarrassment. “I… I had no idea that was the reason…”
Her voice faltered as she scrambled to regain her footing. “But still… we can’t ignore the
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fact that Doris and you rushed over to donate. If not for you guys, Carol’s condition might’ve taken a turn for the worse.”
Brian met his mother’s gaze head–on, his voice firm. “Mom, you’re wrong about that. The person who deserves the most gratitude here is Rachel. If she hadn’t rushed Grandma to the hospital in time, we might have lost her.”
Debby’s lips pressed into a thin line, her eyes flickering toward Brian, puzzled by his sudden strong defense of Rachel. What was with him today?
Carol chuckled softly, breaking the tension. “Then I owe you a huge thank–you, Rachel. Honestly, if not for you, I probably wouldn’t have lived to see another day.” Her tone was light, almost playful, but the sincerity in her eyes was unmistakable.
Rachel quickly shook her head, her voice filled with concern. “Please don’t say things like that, Carol. And there’s really no need to thank me at all.”
Carol smiled, her frail hand reaching for Rachel’s. “Alright, alright. I won’t say it again. I wouldn’t want to make you feel uncomfortable.”
Later that afternoon, Carol insisted on sending everyone else home, leaving only Hector, Brian, and Rachel behind.
After dinner, Carol’s demeanor shifted, her gaze suddenly serious as she looked between Brian and Rachel.
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“Brian, Rachel… I have a favor to ask of you both,” she began, her voice soft but resolute.
Brian leaned forward attentively. “Of course, Grandma. What is it?”
Carol hesitated, then took a steady breath. “My health isn’t what it used to be, and honestly, I don’t know how much time I have left. I know I shouldn’t be rushing you two, but… my biggest wish is to see you get married.”
Her voice cracked slightly, but she held it together. “And if it’s not too much to ask… if I could see you have a child together, that would make me the happiest woman alive.”
Rachel froze, her heart stumbling in her chest.
Carol smiled wistfully. “So… would it be possible to move the wedding date up a little? I’m afraid if we wait too long, I might not live to see it.” Her voice brimmed with sincerity, her heartfelt plea clear in every word.
Rachel’s breath hitched, completely caught off guard. She hadn’t expected Carol to make such a request, and now she found herself torn.
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“I…” she began hesitantly, only to feel Brian’s warm hand wrap around hers.
Without a moment’s pause, he turned to his grandmother and promised sincerely, “Grandma, I swear Rachel and I will reconsider the date.”
Carol’s face instantly lit up with joy. “Oh, that’s wonderful to hear.”
Later that evening, after ensuring Carol was comfortably settled, Brian and Rachel left the hospital together.
The night air was crisp, and silence lingered between them until Brian broke it.
“It’s late. Let me drive you home,” Brian said.
Rachel quickly shook her head. “That’s alright. I can easily catch a cab from here.”
Brian frowned. “It’s not safe to take a cab at this hour. Please, let me drive you.”
After a brief pause, Rachel finally relented. “Alright… thank you.”
Just as they were about to leave, a sickly sweet voice rang out behind them. “Brian!”
Rachel froze. Before she could turn around, Tracy came rushing over, instantly latching onto his arm with practiced ease. “Brian, I’ve been looking everywhere for you! I called you so many times, but you neger answered. How’s Carol doing? I really want to see her.”
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Brian’s jaw tensed as he subtly withdrew his arm from her grasp. His voice was firm but polite. “There’s no need. My grandma’s resting now, and she doesn’t need visitors.”
Tracy’s lips formed a pout, disappointment flashing across her face. “Aw, really? I’ve missed you so much these past few days. I’m absolutely starving right now. You owe me, so how about dinner and a walk to make it up to me?”
Brian opened his mouth to reply, but before he could, Rachel calmly interjected, “Since you already have plans with your girlfriend, I’ll leave you to your date. If Carol needs anything, just let me know.”
Without giving him a chance to respond, she spun around and walked off, her pace steady and resolute.
As she approached the hospital entrance, the sharp sound of a car horn made her pause.
Her gaze darted toward the familiar license plate.
It was Yvonne.
Relief flooded her chest as she rushed over, pulled open the door, and quickly slipped
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inside.
Yvonne, seated behind the wheel, gave her a concerned once–over. “You okay?”
Rachel sighed and sank into the seat. “I’m fine.”
But Yvonne’s eyes drifted toward the hospital’s driveway, instantly narrowing at the sight of Tracy practically glued to Brian’s side.
“Unbelievable,” Yvonne scoffed. “You two just broke up, and she’s already parading around with him like she won the lottery? Gross.”
The more she watched, the more her temper flared, especially seeing the smug smile plastered across Tracy’s face.
Without hesitation, Yvonne rolled down her window and shot out icily, “Mr. White, it’s been a while! But wow… your taste in women has seriously plummeted. Honestly, Tracy Haynes? Compared to Rachel, she doesn’t even come close.”
Her voice turned razor–sharp, completely disregarding Tracy’s presence as she sneered, “I mean, I wouldn’t even touch leftovers, but it seems like you’re more than happy to feast on them. That’s just… pitiful.”
Tracy’s face flushed with anger, and she shot back, “I don’t recall ever doing anything to offend you!”
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Yvonne tossed her hair over her shoulder, her gaze icy. “Oh, really? You stole Rachel’s boyfriend and paraded him around like a trophy. You didn’t just offend her–you offended me, too. And believe me, that’s more than enough reason for me to despise you.”
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Her voice sharpened as she leaned slightly forward. “Here’s some free advice–go find a mirror and take a long, hard look at yourself. Since when does the other woman get to flaunt herself in front of the real girlfriend? I’ve been holding back, but trust me, I’m two seconds away from making you a complete social outcast.”
The air between them crackled with hostility, thick enough to cut with a knife.
Tracy’s facade slipped, and a bitter sneer curled her lips.
“You sure have a lot of nerve. Funny how you can still act so high and mighty after your own family fell apart. Shouldn’t you be mourning instead of meddling in other people’s business?“.
Yvonne let out a low, cold laugh. “And so what if my family’s broken? At the end of the day, I’m still Norton’s legal wife. My title’s intact.”
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Her eyes narrowed as she added smugly, “But you? You’re nothing. You’re nothing. And Brian White might never marry you.”
Tracy’s jaw clenched, her face visibly paling under Yvonne’s brutal words. She had no
comeback.
Desperate to escape the humiliation, Tracy turned to Brian, forcing a laugh. “Brian, let’s go. If we stay any longer, I’m afraid Rachel’s friend might actually sink her teeth into us.”
Her words dripped with venom, shifting the focus onto Rachel in a calculated jab.
But Rachel saw right through her ploy–and she wasn’t about to let Tracy get away with
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