eted a heart examinat

ing weaker, and it won't hold on much longer. You need a transplan

Noreen lowered her gaz

y haven't you told him? If it weren't for

ht back a memory Noreen had b

hing. Michael suffered severe injuries while shielding her from danger, and his life hung in the balance. Because he was born with a heart condition, his situation bec

nce would bring them even closer together. Instead, Michael

irected toward another woman who stayed by his side during his recovery. From that point on, the man

d was a marriage that existed only in name. On paper, she was his wife.

ence slowly wore down the last of her strength. Even

d. She chose to treat these years of silent suffering as a way of repaying the life he h

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he situation wasn't as simple as blaming one person. All she could do was let out a quiet sigh. "If Michael ever

l town, Michael's love for Noreen

ted. A message from an unfamiliar number appeared on

was a woman wearing a bright smile as she looked into the camera. The intim

was obvious that whatever Michael hadn't gotte

ay, she finally responded to what Lydia had said earlier. "That's all behin

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sage, Noreen chose to ignore it. Even so, she unexpec

liberately stepped into Noreen's path. "What a su

iled. "Don't misunderstand. I'm only here

she was standing, Noreen could see Michael seated inside. Only the s

time around him. Although neither of them had ever openly a

she could leave, Hayley moved closer and lowered her voice. "Did you s

when it came her way. A small smile touched her lips. "It's only a photo. What exactly am I supposed to say? Nex

ck. She seldom challenged Noreen face-to-face, and

her attention. From the corner of her eye, she noticed M