Chapter 65: A Bold Gamble

Rebecca knew she was on the brink of death. Having weathered great hardship until her father's recovery, she had hoped for a joyous existence with her family henceforth. Yet, fate had struck her with a bolt from the blue. Sandra's words abruptly brought her back to harsh reality. Without hesitation, she seized Sandra's wrist. "Sandra, I recognize you as a benevolent soul," her eyes brimming with tears, her voice resolute. "Therefore, I cannot allow myself to be a burden to you." Sandra was stunned. She had expected Rebecca to emotionally manipulate her into providing an antidote by paying her compliments. Tears continued to trickle down as Rebecca went on, "I have always prayed for my father's recovery." "I vowed that if my father were to be healed, I would be willing to embrace death immediately." "Now that I'm not facing immediate death but granted three months. I'm immensely grateful." As she spoke, her tears became uncontrollable, cascading down like a breached