Genevieve painfully propped herself up , blood running down her temple . " I ... I didn't mean to ... " " She did it on purpose ! " Elaine cried , tears streaming down her face . " She knows you're taking me on a date today , so ... " " Nathaniel's gaze turned icy . Just then , Genevieve coughed violently , and a mouthful of blood splattered onto the floor - a truly horrifying sight . " Genny ! " Nathaniel finally noticed something was wrong and rushed forward . " What's happening ? Is something wrong with your health? " Genevieve weakly shook her head . " It's nothing ... " Nathaniel sighed in relief , his expression turning serious . " I knew you were faking it . Tomorrow's your kidney transplant - you really can't control your temper ? " He glanced at his watch . " Today's my last day as Lainey's boyfriend . Just let me get this day over with her , and then I'm all yours . " He helped Elaine to her feet and supported her as they walked toward the front door . Glancing back , he warned , " Don't bother Lainey again . " Genevieve watched them leave , then wearily closed her eyes . She knew Elaine wouldn't show up tomorrow . The next day , in the corridor outside the operating room , Genevieve waited quietly in a hospital gown . Doctors and nurses were busy with pre - op preparations , but Elaine was nowhere to be seen . " Ms. Kershaw , has the donor not arrived yet ? " The lead surgeon checked his watch anxiously . " Your condition requires immediate surgery ... " Genevieve lay calmly on the operating table , her ECG monitor already showing signs of instability . She picked up her phone and called Nathaniel . 0.00 % 22:24 Chapter 8 284 Vouchere " Genny ? " Nathaniel's voice came through , layered over the background noise . " What's wrong ? " " Where's Elaine ? " Genevieve's voice was barely audible . " I'm on the operating table ... waiting for her ... " " Lainey ... she ... " Nathaniel's voice became muffled . Then , Elaine's cooing voice came through the line . " Nate , feed me some grapes ... " Genevieve's heart sank further . " 1 " Genny , Lainey said she's scared of the thunder and doesn't want to have the surgery today , " Nathaniel said . " Aren't you feeling okay ? Waiting a day won't hurt . I promise I'll bring her tomorrow . " The ECG monitor blared , and doctors rushed over , panicked . " Ms. Kershaw ! Your vitals are very unstable ! Surgery must start immediately ! " Genevieve's hand trembled as she held the phone , tears streaming down her face . " Nathaniel ... I won't make it until tomorrow ... " " Don't be ridiculous . How could you not make it until tomorrow ? " Nathaniel chuckled , his voice as affectionate as it had always been . " I have to go . I promise , I'll bring Lainey tomorrow . " The call ended . The harsh white light of the operating room stung Genevieve's eyes . In a daze , she felt herself transported back to when she was fifteen . On a summer afternoon , she collapsed from heatstroke on the school track . Nathaniel carried her on his back to the nurse's office . His back was drenched in sweat as he comforted her with a smile , " Don't be afraid , Genny . I'm here . " On a rainy day when she was eighteen , he placed his school jacket over her head , letting himself get soaked . " I won't let my beloved Genny catch a cold , " he'd smiled . On a winter night when she was twenty , she had a fever of 102 degrees Fahrenheit . He drove across the city to get medicine . Frost had formed on his eyelashes when he returned , yet he remained unfazed , gently coaxing her , " Take the medicine , okay ? " The memories came rushing back , finally freezing on that bright , sunny afternoon . A teenage boy held a girl's hand under a cherry blossom tree , promising a lifetime together . 37.05 % 22:24 Chapter 8 788 Hauchers . " Genny , let's get married as soon as you graduate . But now , that boy was holding another girl's hand , walking farther and farther away until they disappeared into the blinding white light . Genevieve slowly closed her eyes , a faint , peaceful smile on her lips . The ECG line flattened . The alarm screamed through the operating room . " Patient Genevieve Kershaw . Time of death : August 13th , . " Outside , the rain had stopped . A shaft of sunlight broke through the clouds , falling on her pale face as if to see her off . Meanwhile , across the city , Nathaniel was feeding a grape to Elaine , completely unaware that the most important person in his life had already left him forever . 83.90 % Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!