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    It seemed that those Rachel least wanted to see had a knack for appearing at the worst times.


    Rachel tried to ignore her, hoping Debby would take the hint and leave on her own.


    However, Debby burst through the door with force. “Stop hiding, I know you’re in there!”


    The light switched on with a snap, causing Rachel to shield her eyes from the sudden brightness.


    Upon seeing Rachel lying quietly in bed, Debby’s frustration escted. She strode over and ripped the nket from Rachel. “You’re not fooling anyone! Think I can’t see through your tricks? I’m warning you, don’t test my patience. You’re not untouchable, even with Carol on your side.”


    Her voice escted with every word.


    Rachel struggled under Debby’s firm grip, finding it difficult to draw a breath.


    A wave of pain swept through her, sapping her strength and leaving her unable to resist.


    To Debby, this appeared to be just another act.


    “Still ying the victim, huh?”


    Rachel looked up, her eyes brimming with tears, in a vain attempt to garner somepassion.


    However, Debby was unmoved. Her grip intensified. In her anger, she grabbed at the nket again, this time with too much force.


    Rachel, drained of strength, was inadvertently pulled off the bed, tumbling onto the floor with the nket. Shey there on the cold floor, her body limp.


    Half of her body was on the nket, the other half on the hard floor. She breathed weakly, her face devoid of color.


    At this, Debby’s anger gave way to a flicker of concern. “Come on, Rachel, you can stop pretending now.”


    Rachel’s energy was spent; she couldn’t muster a reply.


    A surge of panic shot through Debby. She nudged Rachel with her foot. “Don’t y dead with me. I’m not so easily fooled.”


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    When Rachel remained unresponsive, Debby kicked her again, harder this time.


    Just then, the door swung open, and Brian entered, carrying a food container.


    “Mom, what are you up to?” Brian eximed as he dashed toward Rachel.


    Taken aback by his sudden appearance, Debby flinched. Her voice shook with fear as she stammered, “Brian, this isn’t what it seems. I… I didn’t do anything. This is a trap.”


    Brian immediately lifted Rachel into his arms, noticing her severe trembling. Her face was ghostly pale, devoid of any color. He softly called out, “Rachel…”


    Rachel offered no response. Her body trembled, her jaw clenched in pain, and her condition looked serious.


    Holding her close, Brian thought she might be chilled to the bone. However, the real issue was far more severe. She was battling intense pain. The agony was unbearable.


    Time seemed to stand still until Rachel finally gasped out, “Painful.” At that moment, Brian realized the gravity of the situation and cried out for medical help.


    A young nurse rushed in first. When she saw Rachel’s condition, she quickly said, “I’ll get Dr. Thompson right away.”


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