his face lit with an excitement that was a stark

ue at a research institute in Seattle. They're pioneering a new experimental gene therapy for your s

ognize it. In my first life, my diagnosis was a death

barely breat

uine. "They've reviewed your case. They think you're a perfect candida

icking into place with a new, urgent clarity. This wasn't just about es

dy to go tomo

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agent finalizing the sale of my condo, the do

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ght, expensive dress, her arms c

nd the room with disdain. "Playing t

l. "What do yo

avid is mine. His future is mine. And your money? That's mine, too. You getting rid of that litt

ressive. "You're just the wallet, Sarah. A wal

ad overheard. Hearing them directe

id, my voice lo

She leaned in close, her voice dropping to a vicious whisper. "And your brother... he

the bed, my own weakness forgotten. Before I could say or do anything, sh

y going to Chloe, who was now clutch

ng?" he cried, ru

finger at me. "She threatened me! She sa

s the same look he'd given me in the penthouse in my first li

I've done for you, after I've stayed by your side through thi

isy was br

I said, my voice shaki

id's chest. "She's just jealous. She even told me she kno

eyes narrowing, searching my face for any sign that I knew his

was in making the accusation s

hock to cold, calculated fury. He saw this not as an ex

oing to stay in this hospital. You are going to sign over power of attorney to

" I

nk about his future, his music. A young man on his own..

in exchange for my brother's safety. It was the

I need money for mine. Your survival is now directly linked to how much Tom's guitars are w