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    With a grave expression, Norton shook his head.


    “It’s not looking great. You need to brace yourself.”


    “What does that mean?” Rachel’s voice quivered, fear evident.


    “Has he not woken up yet?”


    “He’s still unconscious, and the doctors aren’t sure he’s safe yet,” Norton exined.


    Rachel’s world seemed to halt, her shock rendering her motionless.


    Yvonne tightened her grip, desperately calling out,


    “Rachel, talk to me. It’s okay to let it out if you need to cry.”


    At that moment, Yvonne was filled with fear, worried Rachel might copse emotionally or physically.


    Rachel stuttered, overwhelmed by emotion,


    “I… I can’t…”


    Norton, observing her distress, decided to end their worry.


    “Listen, I need to tell you the truth. He’s actually stable now. I didn’t want to tell you earlier.”


    “Really? You’re not ying with me again?” Rachel’s eyes searched his face for truth, desperate for reassurance.


    Time seemed to stand still, hanging on Norton’s confirmation.


    He nodded earnestly.


    “I promise, it’s all true this time.”


    No sooner had the words left his mouth than Rachel let out a relieved exhale, and Norton unexpectedly found himself on the receiving end of a forceful punch to the chest.


    “Why did you have to be so secretive? You scared Rachel half to death. Was that amusing to you?” Yvonneshed out, her anger evident.


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    Norton, feeling unjustly treated after delivering the good news, retorted,


    “I came here to help, and this is the thanks I get? You’re being ungrateful.”


    “Ungrateful?” Yvonne’s temper red even more.


    “Are you aware of the risks with Rachel’s health? What if your stunt had caused her harm…”


    Rachel intervened, gently pulling Yvonne away to deescte the situation.


    Yvonne took a deep breath and softened her tone slightly.


    “We need to keep Rachel calm. It’s important, and you should have considered that.”


    “And what am I in this? Just a convenience to be used and thrown away?” Norton’s frustration boiled over.


    Rachel nced at Yvonne.


    “Please, go talk to him. He’s been good to us. Try to smooth things over.”


    Yvonne scoffed, arms folded.


    “Smooth things over? I think not.”


    A moment of silence passed before Yvonne’s thoughts shifted.


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