Love's Perfect Match

When Elspeth came back out, she saw Yelena crouching on the ground. Panicked, she asked the doctor, "What happened to her?"

"I told her who the donor was, and then this happened." The doctor sighed. Guiltily, he said, "I didn't know he was important to her."

Elspeth didn't lecture the doctor. It wasn't his fault that Yelena was depressed. "I'll take over, doctor. You may leave now."

The doctor nodded and left the ladies alone. Elspeth crouched as well, and she wrapped her arm around Yelena's shoulder. "Yelena," she whispered.

Yelena said nothing. Her head remained buried in her chest, her shoulders trembling.

"I know it's hard to accept the truth."

Yelena still said nothing, but Elspeth could hear her sobbing.

the back of her hand. "But we can't bring back the dead. Accidents happen. Nobody could have seen that coming. We need to

a part of himself before he left us forever. I… I can't live with that." They were no longer a couple, but still, the memories of their past remained. Max had always been a kind lad, yet

you. That's why he was worried. That's why he gave you his marrow. And there's a reason for that. He wanted you to live. To be free of pain. He had high hopes for you, and you're wasting them by crying meaninglessly. You're ruining yourself. Is that how you wanna repay him?

me up to the IV infusion, please." She pulled the needle out in a hurry just now, so she couldn't

Yelena's forehead. "No fever. Good. Remember to

tears had run dry, and all she could do was shiver. "Elspeth," Yelena croaked. "Why did his

the guilt would

don't have to tell me anymore." Yelena stared down, conflicting emotions welling in her heart. "It was me, wasn't it? He knew

only tormented her more. Max died because of me. I killed him. "He wouldn't have died if I

angry. "What are you talking about? This has nothing to do with you. It was an accident. Not to be heartless, but he was

Max was a great racer. He

have no idea what the truth is, so don't blame yourself. If that's how you wanna see it, then part

would take responsibility, Yelena quickly said, "No.

I don't want to hear that again, alright? And I'll figure out the truth of