Chapter 241 Asking For
Help
“Is there really no other option?” Huey’s voice trembled with desperation.
Even through the closed door, Rachel could feel the weight of his sorrow pressing down on the room like a suffocating fog.
“We’ve exhausted every possible option. I’m sorry,” said the doctor.
Huey raked his fingers through his hair, tilting his head back as his eyes burned with
unshed tears.
A long silence stretched between them before he finally spoke. “What about that new drug you mentioned before?”
“That drug is still in the clinical trial phase, and only the pharmaceutical company running the trials has access to it. Until it’s officially approved, our hospital can’t
administer it.”
The doctor’s words landed like a death sentence.
Rachel knew exactly what that meant. A new drug could take years to pass regulatory approvals.
And time was a luxury Myrna didn’t have.
“If she could get into the clinical trial… would there still be a chance?”
“In theory, yes. But there are no guarantees.”
Huey clenched his fists. “Even if there’s just a sliver of hope, I won’t give up.”
Watching Myrna slip away was something he refused to accept.
The thought alone was unbearable.
After speaking with the doctor, Huey went back, only to find that Rachel had already left.
Rachel, on the other hand, hadn’t wasted a second–she had already contacted the HR department manager.
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“Have him send over his résumé first,” the manager said. “I can’t make any promises since the final decision is up to the vice president, but I’ll do my best to put in a good
word.”
Rachel let out a breath, feeling relieved. “Thanks. I really appreciate it.‘
“No need to thank me yet. It’s not a done deal.”
“Got it. I’ll wait for your update.”
After ending the call, Rachel made her way back to Myrna’s hospital room.
Huey was sitting beside Myrna, watching over her with a worried expression.
“Huey, can we talk for a moment?” Rachel asked softly.
He looked up, nodding. “Of course.”
Once they were outside the room, Rachel didn’t beat around the bush. “I saw Myrna’s phone earlier. Her wallpaper… it’s an old picture of you two. Speaking as a woman, I think she’d love to have a proper photo with you, especially now that you’re getting
married.”
Huey wasn’t the most sentimental man, but he caught on right away.
“Thank you. I didn’t think of that.
Once Myrna is feeling a little stronger, I’ll take her to pick out a wedding dress. We’ll take some beautiful photos together.”
Rachel nodded before adding, “You could even turn it into a surprise for her. Oh, and about your job–send me your résumé today, and I’ll pass it along to our HR department.”
Overcome with gratitude, Huey thanked her repeatedly.
“Rachel, I–I don’t even know how to put my gratitude into words.”
Before heading out, Rachel took one last look at Myrna.
Seeing her sleeping peacefully and looking relatively stable, she finally felt at ease and returned to her own hospital room.
But as she walked away, her mind stayed on Huey. She didn’t think he had entirely ignored the idea of photos in their wedding outfits.
After all, he and Myrna had already been preparing for their big day.
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Perhaps he hadn’t set up a photoshoot yet because facing the reality of losing her was too painful.
Deep down, he was in denial. He kept convincing himself that Myrna would pull through.
He was holding off, hoping to give her the grand wedding she deserved once she was completely healed.
But Rachel knew the harsh reality. Cancer didn’t wait for anyone.
Miracles didn’t come easily. Even if fate showed Myrna some mercy, it would only buy
her a little more time.
Considering her condition, the odds of recovery were heartbreakingly slim.
Rachel had mentioned it because she didn’t want them to live with regret.
She worried that once Myrna was gone, Huey would look back and wish they had taken that one meaningful photo together. And that kind of regret would be unbearable.
The day Rachel left the hospital, she got a call from the HR manager.
“Rachel, I checked the résumé. He made it to the interview stage, but I’ll be honest—the competition is stiff. The other candidates are highly qualified, so it won’t be easy for him
to stand out.”
Rachel got straight to the point. “Who has the final say?”
“That would be the vice president, Charlie Garza.”
“Okay, can you set up a meeting for me? I want to invite him to dinner.”
“Sure, I’ll update you once I get a response.”
“Thanks, I appreciate it.”
Within thirty minutes, the HR manager had already sorted out Charlie’s schedule.
Unfortunately, Charlie declined the invitation.
Hearing this, Rachel sighed and rubbed her temples. “Figured as much. Is he in the office now? I’ll just go to him directly.”
“Yes, he’s there.”
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Preparing herself for the conversation, Rachel slipped into a sleek black business suit and made her way over.
The HR staff knew her well, and with manager guiding her, Rachel quickly arrived at Charlie’s office door.
“Come in!”
Rachel stepped inside, her professional smile in place. “Good afternoon. I’m Rachel Marsh from the design department.”
“I’ve heard quite a bit about you.”
As Charlie spoke, his eyes subtly lingered on her, taking in her black suit with a slow, deliberate gaze.
Rachel was well–prepared. She smoothly navigated through work–related discussions, gradually steering the conversation toward the dinner invitation.
“Well, since you’re asking so earnestly, I’d be happy to accept.”
Rachel hadn’t expected him to agree so easily. She had braced herself for a tougher negotiation and had several backup arguments ready. But things had gone smoother than she thought.
Leaving the office, Rachel shared the news with the HR manager, who was thrilled.
“By the way, do you know what dishes Charlie likes or his preferred wine? If you do, I’ll make sure everything’s set in advance.”
“Good thing you asked me–I’ve got you covered.”
As they walked out, the manager filled her in on all the details.
The following day, Rachel ensured everything was in place and arrived at the restaurant
ahead of time.
Soon after, Charlie showed up.
Thanks to her careful planning, the food and wine were served without delay.
Throughout the dinner, Rachel remained attentive–serving him food, deboning the fish, and refilling his wine.
Needless to say, Charlie was more than satisfied. He seemed completely at ease, a pleased smile never leaving his face.
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But after a couple of glasses of wine, when Rachel finally mentioned Huey’s situation and asked for his support, the mood changed.
Charlie set down his fork, took a slow sip of water, and studied her with a newfound
seriousness.
“Rachel, you certainly go to great lengths for your friends. But I have to ask, how much sincerity are you really willing to show?”
Rachel carefully poured him another glass of wine, her tone measured as she probed, “And what exactly do you mean by that?”
Requiem of A Broken Heart
