Can’t Win Me Back

Meanwhile, the light above one of Taylor General Hospital's emergency surgery theaters flickered off. Moments later, the door swung open, and a doctor emerged, pulling down his surgical mask

Mandy hurried toward the doctor, her eyes brimming with worry. "How is that poor man doing?"

"Mrs. Taylor, it's fortunate you brought him in when you did. Ten minutes later, and we might not have been able to save him. He went into shock from excessive blood loss, but he's stable now. I gave him a transfusion and sutured his wounds. He'll need rest and proper nutrition to recover fully."

Relief washed over Mandy, and her tense body slackened. Her knees nearly buckled as she murmured, "Thank God ... Thank God!"

Once the doctor departed, Mandy instructed her driver to purchase the best blood-replenishing supplements available, sparing no expense.

The driver had only been employed by the Taylor family for the past two years, so he was unaware of the true reasons behind Mandy's actions. To him, her behavior seemed purely an act of kindness. "Mrs. Taylor, you're so kind to go to such lengths for him. You're a saint."

Mandy lowered her eyes and shook her head bitterly. "It's not kindness. It's... penance."

driver was left puzzled by her remark. Still, he left to

VIP ward in the hospital, Remy had Mandy by his side, watching

up in her eyes. "How did you end up like this? What happened to you, my child? What did you

long suppressed since losing her son, poured out as she clung to Remy's presence. To her, he was more than a stranger he was a lifeline to

out on Remy's forehead.

leaned closer, her heart racing. "What did

"Mom... Mom..."

Mandy heard him as clearly as if he had spoken aloud. Overcome with excitement, she clasped his cold, calloused hands tightly. Her tears spilled freely as

a stranger who bore an uncanny resemblance to Damien, Mandy was ready to embrace him as

a nightmare, clung to her hand. His voice was weak, but his words carried a profound sorrow." Can I...

her voice steady despite the tears." Yes, you

back into sleep, but a faint, contented smile touched