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    But Debby wasn’t satisfied. She grabbed Rachel’s hand, refusing to let it go.


    “Mom!” Brian stepped in immediately, standing protectively in front of Rachel. “Let go of her.”


    “Brian, you’re not even married to her yet, and you’re already turning against your mother?”


    Debby looked heartbroken, as if she had just been betrayed.


    “Rachel isn’t feeling well. Don’t take it out on her. And honestly, you should take a step back and think about what you said to Grandma today.”


    Brian’s words made sense, but Debby couldn’t ept her son talking to her that way.


    She burst into tears. “Brian, I’m your mother! How can you not stand by me? Have you forgotten that I gave birth to you, that I raised you?” Her voice turned heavy with emotion, and Brian’s face tensed.


    Just then, Carol saw a solution. “Aron,e here.”


    Aron hurried over and gently pulled Debby aside. “Debby, let Rachel go.”


    Debby red at her husband, furious. “Aron, even you’re turning against me?”


    Aron remainedposed. “Debby, take a breath. Let’s go somewhere else for a few days and cool off.”


    “No! I refuse!” Debby stubbornly fought back.


    Carol, exhausted and done with the drama, waved a hand. “Take her away. I don’t want to see her for months, or she’ll be the death of me.”


    “Alright, Mom. I’ll take her away right now. Take care of yourself.” Aron then turned to Rachel. “Rachel, I’m sorry for what happened today. Please look after my mother.”


    “Don’t worry. I will.”


    Debby, of course, refused to leave on her own. In the end, Aron had to lift her up and take her out by force.


    The moment she was gone, silence finally settled over the room.


    Carol turned to Rachel and sighed. “Rachel, Debby’s words were too much. Don’t let them get to you. And don’t be upset with Brian for not speaking up enough—he has his reasons.”


    As she brought it up, Carol took a deep breath and began to speak.


    “It is said that a child’s birthday is a reminder of a mother’s sacrifices, and that holds true, especially in Debby’s case,” Carol began, her gaze distant as if reflecting on the past.


    “Conceiving wasn’t easy for her. And when she finally did, she discovered a tumor in her uterus. After a thorough examination, the doctor urged her to terminate the pregnancy and undergo surgery, as it posed a serious risk to her life. But she was unwavering. She chose to carry Brian, no matter the cost.”


    Her expression softened as she continued. “The birth was fraught withplications. Not only was it premature, but the C-section also had unforeseen issues, leading to severe bleeding. She almost didn’t make it. In the end, the doctor had no choice but to remove her uterus to save her life.”


    She met Rachel’s gaze, her tone now gentle. “From this, you can see the enormity of her sacrifice for Brian. And over the years, because of that, everyone has been remarkably forgiving with her; whether it was Aron or Brian, they’ve always understood.”


    Carol’s voice grew more serious as she added, “So, Rachel, don’t hold this against Brian. I know he’s caught in a difficult situation.”


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