Marrying the Man in the Dark (Damien and Cherise) novel Chapter 1191

Chapter 1191 Cirrhosis
Mandy felt a wave of emotion as she started the car, a sigh escaping her lips.

She couldn't help but think how much better things would have been if Lucy had met Colin first.

At least this man truly cared about her

Unlike Lennon, he only seemed to see himself when he looked at her.

"Ms. Staber's condition is dire," the doctor said, pulling Colin into his office.

"This isn't the first time she's been brought in drunk, is it?" He took a deep breath, his expression grave.

"We've discovered severe damage. Her liver... it's already hardened from years of alcohol abuse."

The doctor slowed his tone, "In other words, Ms. Staber has developed liver cirrhosis from long-term alcoholism." He paused, letting the gravity of his words sink in.

"If she doesn't quit drinking and receive aggressive treatment, her life will be at risk."

Colin's head buzzed with a sudden, overwhelming rush of emotions.

How could this be happening?

How could she let it come to this?

"I can see this is hitting you hard," the doctor said, patting Colin's shoulder.

"But why didn't you try to stop her from drinking sooner?"

Colin pursed his lips, the weight of regret heavy on his shoulders. He had often thought about stopping Lucy from drinking.

But when he saw her sadness and forced smiles, he felt that letting her get drunk was an act of mercy.

At least when she was drunk, she could escape the overwhelming pain she carried every day.

He never imagined Lucy had been secretly drinking for four years, as the doctor revealed.

Was she using alcohol to cope with her breakup with Lennon?

This woman... was incredibly naive.

Indeed, she was painfully naive.

It was a moment unlike any he had experienced before, but he pushed aside any thoughts of it, focusing solely on comforting Mandy in her time of need.

He held Mandy tightly, gently patting her back.

"Don't cry," he murmured, his voice tinged with solemnity.

"Cirrhosis isn't the end. The doctor said with the right treatment, she'll bounce back. And if it comes to it... a liver transplant is on the table."

He paused, taking a deep breath before speaking with quiet resolve, "I'll give her mine."

Mandy raised her teary eyes, studying the man's sharply defined face.

Her heart ached even more as she noticed how much his features resembled Damien's.

People often couldn't tell Colin and Damien apart as they were twins, but now Mandy recognized Colin standing before her—a commanding presence.

Lucy counted herself blessed to have met and had him as her husband. The mere thought of having Colin by her side for life brought her immense solace.

She collected her thoughts and realized she was still held in Colin's protective embrace.