Two Chances,One Bullet: How His "Next Life" Promise Failed Novel

After carrying Nora into the hospital , Asher waited anxiously outside the suture room . " Doctor , use the best anesthesia , the best cosmetic stitches ! " he instructed frantically . " She absolutely cannot have scars , and she's terrified of pain - make sure she doesn't feel even the slightest discomfort ! " After his anxious instructions , Asher turned and let out a deep breath , patting Vivian's shoulder : " Don't worry , she'll be fine . " " AAAAAAHHHHH !

" A heart - wrenching scream came from the suture room , causing everyone in the hallway to turn . Asher grabbed a passing nurse : " What happened to Nora ? " The nurse glanced at him : " It's not Nora Sinclair . It's another patient - she can't afford anesthesia , so she's toughing it out . " Through the door crack , they could see a woman arching in agony , her face and body drenched in sweat , her eyes hollow and desperate . " Jeez … " Vivian sucked in a sharp breath .

She winced : " No matter how expensive hospital anesthesia is , no one should have to endure that … that poor woman . " The nurse laughed : " Anesthesia is only five dollars per injection - not expensive at all . " She looked Vivian up and down : " You clearly live comfortably . You probably can't understand , but many people here make sacrifices for every penny . This patient is suffering through just five stitches .

Last week we had a girl with an artificial heart who couldn't afford anything - she endured over thirty stitches without medication , tore up our sheets from gripping them so hard , and eventually passed out from the pain . " Asher and Vivian both froze . After a moment , Vivian asked quietly : " Brother … was she talking about Riley ? When she was in that car accident , you said anesthesia wasn't necessary … " " Don't say anything else . " Asher's expression darkened .

" How was I supposed to know anesthesia was so cheap ? I never meant to make Riley suffer - I was just afraid our fake bankruptcy would be exposed ! " Outwardly calm , Asher's mind was in turmoil . The patient's agonizing screams echoed in his ears , as if the person lying there was Riley . Like a fire , it ignited all his guilt and self - reproach , burning his heart red - hot , as if it were being scorched in oil .

Vivian considered carefully : " Brother , should we tell Riley the truth about our deception ? " " She might be so desperate from poverty that she pushed Nora down the stairs for a diamond hairpin ! I'm worried that if this continues , she might do something even more extreme ! " Seeing Asher's continued silence , Vivian nudged his shoulder : " Brother ? What are you still considering ? Nora's heart transplant was successful .

If we're going to take care of her , we need to address Riley's jealousy ! Let's just tell Riley our business ventures succeeded and we've recovered the company and shares . She loves you so much and trusts me 21:58 Two Chances , One Bullet : How His " Next Life " Promise Failed 63.6 % Chapter 10 completely - she'll never figure it out ! " By now , Nora's wound had been stitched , and she was being transferred to a room .

After ensuring she was fine , Asher instructed his sister : " Take good care of her . I'll go get Riley . Remember , don't slip up . " Asher didn't go straight home . He had his assistant drive to a boutique where he purchased a diamond hairpin identical to Nora's . During his two years of pretending to be bankrupt , Riley had indeed suffered greatly alongside him . e owed her compensation . Opening the front door , the apartment was eerily quiet . " … Riley ?

" He searched the entire apartment but couldn't find her . Desperate , he called her phone . Instead , a mechanical female voice responded : " The number you have dialed is no longer in service … " 21:58