A Touch of Sweetness
Chapter 445

Never Late, Never Away Chapter 445

"Did your daughter pass away?" asked Vivian tentatively. She did not think it was an unreasonableguess.

Rachel only wept harder and shook her head. In her distress, she kept mouthing the word “No.”Vivian did not understand what Rachel meant by “no,” so she did what she could to coax the truthout of Rachel. “Mom, the doctors have diagnosed you with leukemia, and you are in dire need of abone marrow donor. Can you please just tell me where I can replace your biological daughter?”

Vivian had assumed that Rachel's daughter was no longer alive, based on her reaction alone. Butwhat was Rachel refusing to tell her?

Rachel then looked at Vivian in shock. “Leukemia? How? How is this possible?”

"A while ago, the hospital called me and said that you had been diagnosed with leukemia. They saidI had to replace a compatible bone marrow donor so that they can operate on you as soon aspossible.” Vivian sighed and took Rachel's hand in hers. “I figured that since I am your daughter, Icould be your donor instead. But I never expected to replace out...”

Vivian trailed off and choked back a sob. Suddenly, words failed her.

She struggled to hold back her tears before continuing. “The reason why I kept it from you was thatI didn't want you to feel depressed. It would take a toll on your body. Your only hope now is tolocate your biological daughter and ask her to be your donor. Can you tell me where to replace her?”Vivian did not expect Rachel to react that poorly after hearing her justification. Rachel shook herhead and barely breathed out the words “I can't!"

However, Rachel's reluctance only worried Vivian further. “Mom, this is serious. Your child might bethe only one who can save your life. Please tell me where she is? I'll go look for her.”

"Vivian! You mustn't go looking for her!” In a panic, Rachel suddenly held Vivian's arm as tightly asshe could.

“But why not?” Vivian was now certain that Rachel knew exactly where her child was but seemedreluctant to disclose her whereabouts.

Why won't she let me go? Did something bad happen? It has to be it. Why would she abandon herown child and raise me instead?

However, the only thing on Vivian's mind at the moment was to track down Rachel's long-lostdaughter.

“Don’t ask me anymore, please. I beg of you!"

Vivian was even more puzzled by Rachel's actions. “If I don't, how will we treat your illness? Your lifeis in danger, Mom!"

“I don't care! I don't need a cure! I don't need to be cured!” Rachel cried and shook her head. “Youneedn't worry anymore. Just leave me be!”

“Mom!” Vivian was dumbfounded. “I'm not your biological daughter, but you raised me. You're stillmy mom, and nothing will change that. If you die, what will I do?”

Rachel then hugged Vivian close to her. “Oh, I'm sorry, Vivian... I'm so sorry!”

Patting Rachel on the back, Vivian sobbed and said, “It's okay, Mom. You raised me, and I'm onlydoing what's right. Now please tell me where she is! I can't lose you!”

"Vivian, stop. Don't ask me anymore. I won't tell you.” Rachel slowly pushed Vivian away and wipedher tears. “If I've only got a few days left, so be it.”

“Mom, how can you think so? What is it that's so bad that you can't even tell me? I'm begging you.”But Rachel still refused to let it slide. “I'm tired, Vivian. You should stop asking me about her. I...need to rest now, so maybe you should leave me alone for a bit.”

Before Vivian could say anything further, Rachel had already turned towards the other side.