“Mom, Raymond really brought Kendall back. The surgery can begin. When I’m better, you’ll keep all your promises!”
My mother nodded quickly, her eyes red. “My dear daughter, there’s hope! The kidney transplant must be done now. There can’t be a moment’s delay.”
Everyone gathered around Melody, asking about her well-being. They were happy that she could have the surgery. But no one asked if it hurt or if I was okay.
Raymond wheeled me toward the ambulance at the door. My face was ashen and I didn’t even have the energy to resist.
“Is this necessary?”
Raymond walked beside me, frowning. “It’s just a minor surgery. When you get out, I’ll marry you and won’t let you suffer anymore.”
I looked at him, my heart aching. He didn’t know that I had long since given up on him. I even hoped that this surgery would bring me complete relief.
The anesthetic injection began to take effect. I closed my eyes, my consciousness gradually fading.
I thought that if I died like this, perhaps it would be a relief. In my next life, I didn’t want to meet any of these people again...
That night, Dominic called his assistant, “Where’s that woman, Kendall? I asked you to pick her up, but she hasn’t come back yet.”