Chapter 203 Sympathy For Myrna
Elsa probably didn’t expect Rachel to be so straightforward, and for a brief moment, she was stunned.
But it didn’t take long for her face to brighten with excitement.
“Rachel, I really appreciate it.”
Elsa’s excitement was impossible to miss.
“I know you’re probably wondering about my history with Huey and Myrna. Back in college, you might’ve heard some things. It’s true, I had feelings for Huey and did everything I could to win his affection, but his heart was always with Myrna. No matter how many times I confessed or what I tried, he turned me down every time, making it clear that his heart belonged to someone else. What I didn’t expect was that someone else would be Myrna, my best friend. She knew all along but never told me. Honestly, I even wished for her to disappear, and sometimes, I even wished her harm in my sleep. Can you believe how cruel I was?”
Elsa let out a bitter laugh at herself.
Rachel’s heart ached for her.
Elsa had always been known for her strength, courage, and fearless attitude.
There were times when Rachel saw a mirror of herself in Elsa.
Just like Elsa had once been, Rachel too had relentlessly chased after Brian, no matter what it cost.
“Who hasn’t made some mistakes for love, right?”
Rachel’s comforting words helped Elsa breathe a little easier.
“Thank you, Rachel. You’re so kind. As you probably know, my friendship with Myrna ended badly. We went from being best friends to bitter rivals in the blink of an eye. After that, Huey stopped holding back. He started pursuing Myrna openly, but she wouldn’t accept him. Back then, I always thought Myrna was just playing hard to get with Huey for the thrill of it. I had no idea she was actually thinking about me, afraid that being with him would hurt me. The truth was, she had fallen in love with him even before I did, but she kept her feelings to herself. She was too shy to admit it. And when she finally found the courage to tell me, she realized I loved him too. So, she chose to bury her love, to stay away from Huey, to protect my feelings. But I was blinded by resentment. All I could think about was getting back at her.” Elsa’s voice trembled with emotion.
Rachel quietly handed her a tissue.
After dabbing her eyes and taking a deep breath, she continued, “I waited for the perfect moment to take my revenge. And then, my chance finally came. Huey got caught in a plagiarism scandal with his thesis. I was the only one who could prove his innocence. I saw an opportunity and took it–I told him I would help, but only if
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he agreed to be with me. Even with his entire future on the line, he still refused. So, I went to Myrna instead. I knew she was soft–hearted, that she wouldn’t let Huey suffer. So I made her a deal–if she walked away from Huey, I’d clear his name. Just as I expected, she didn’t even hesitate. She gave him up without a second
thought. But even then, it wasn’t enough for me. I was afraid they’d find their way back to each other, so I made sure Myrna had no way to return. I forced her to marry someone she didn’t love. I thought that once she
was out of the picture, Huey would finally look at me. That he would finally love me. But…”
Elsa’s eyes flickered with emotion as she spoke. “I was wrong. No matter what I did, no matter how much effort I put in, His heart always belonged to Myrna. I tried for years, but it was all in vain. It wasn’t until my family went bankrupt and Huey helped me without hesitation that I realized how deeply I had gone astray. I admitted everything to him. Half a year ago, he and Myrna crossed paths again. I never expected to see her in such a state–her body covered in bruises from an abusive marriage. Thankfully, she managed to escape and divorced her husband. She and Huey reunited, and despite all the years apart, their love remained strong. They quickly got back together. But less than a month later, she was diagnosed with late–stage breast cancer. I was consumed by regret and guilt. That’s why I want to make up for the terrible mistakes I made.”
Overwhelmed, Elsa finally broke down, unable to hold back her emotions any longer.
Tears poured down her cheeks.
Rachel passed her a tissue while quietly dabbing at her own tears.
Myrna’s fate was unbearably cruel.
She had grown up in hardship, struggling against the odds.
But in one way, she had been blessed–she had found Huey, a man who had loved her completely, unwaveringly, until the very end.
Rachel couldn’t help but think–if given the choice, she would rather die like Myrna.
At least she would take her final breath in the arms of the man who loved her. At least, in those last moments, she would feel his warmth, hear his heartbeat, and know she was cherished.
And There would be peace and no fear or regrets.
But she would never have that.
Huey’s love for Myrna was unwavering and unshakable.
But Brian… Brian didn’t love her.
And that was the biggest difference. A distance she could never bridge.
Elsa took a deep breath, regaining a bit of composure, and called out, “Rachel!”
“Yeah?” Rachel snapped out of her thoughts, quickly wiping away the tears lingering at the corners of her eyes. “Isn’t it a heartbreaking love story?” Elsa murmured, her voice laced with regret. “Back then, I was young and foolish i destroyed something truly beautiful.”
She hesitated for a moment before continuing “Huey and Myrna are struggling financially, so I’ve been trying to gather money however I can. The fundraising campaign you saw online is just one way. But there’s something else, something bigger, that I need your help with Please, promise me you’ll help. If you do, I’ll owe you–I’ll do anything you ask.”
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Rachel remained calm despite the turmoil in her heart. “Tell me what it is first, Elsa.”
“Huey has dedicated his life to medicine, working tirelessly as a doctor. When Myrna fell ill, he sought out every specialist and expert, hoping for a miracle, but the outcome remained the same–she had less than three months left. But… the White Group’s biomedical division has been working with top medical centers, and they’ve just developed a new drug. It’s still in clinical trials, not available to the public yet, but I heard it’s meant for Myrna’s exact condition. Huey wants to join the research team so he can secure the treatment for her. But he’s just one doctor among many, and the competition is brutal. He doesn’t stand a chance on his own. Rachel, I know you’ve been with the White Group for years–you must have connections. I’m begging you, please help him. If you do, I’ll owe you forever.”
Just as she finished speaking, she dropped her gaze, then made a sudden motion to kneel, her face marked with raw desperation.
The sheer sincerity in her expression was undeniable.
Rachel hesitated for a moment, then recalled her connection to the department’s new manager. With a measured nod, she said, “I’ll see what I can do.”
But deep down, she knew the truth–when it came to real influence, no one held more power in this matter than Brian.
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