One blood donation saved a life, but one name might destroy it. With a matching locket and a shocked heart, Elina stands before the woman who could be her greatest enemy—or her deepest connection. Why did the name 'Lara' make Elina's blood run cold? The mystery deepens in the next chapter of "Beneath The Truth".
David said with a loud laugh that he had built such a deep place in Elina's heart that no matter how much she tried, she would never be able to erase him. On one side was David's grandmother, and on the other was Elina's grandfather; both stared at each other in silence. Between them stood Elina, her eyes filled with countless questions.Suddenly, Grandma fainted right then and there. Elina panicked and began calling for a doctor. Hospital staff arrived quickly and laid Grandma on a hospital bed. After some time, Grandma regained consciousness. As soon as she opened her eyes, she began looking around frantically for someone.Elina asked, "What happened, Grandma? Are you looking for someone?"
Stuttering, Grandma replied, "Yes, that person who was standing here with you..."
Elina asked, "Who, Grandma? Oh, Mr. L.T.?"
Grandma answered, "Yes Elina, I am looking for him."Grandma remembered that when she had entered the hospital, she had clearly seen Elina hugging that man. Grandma asked Elina directly, "Daughter, do you know Mr. Louis?"
Elina replied, "Yes, I know him, Grandma. He is the new client for our company—the owner of 'The First Impressions.' David finalized a deal with his company just today."
Grandma became extremely distressed and told Elina, "No, no! Under no circumstances can the Smith Company have a deal with that company. I need to go home right now. Elina, take me home immediately."Elina couldn't understand anything, but following her grandmother's wishes, she took her back home. As Elina's foot crossed the threshold of the house, David's mother said to her, "Stop right there! There is no need for you to step into this house." Elina ignored her words and walked inside.Grandma kept calling out for David. "David, my son!"
David came out of his room and stood before his grandmother. She said to him, "David, the deal you finalized with that company today—cancel it."
Hearing this from his grandmother, David looked toward Elina and said, "What kind of stories have you been feeding Grandma? Now she's asking to cause a loss for our own company."
Elina replied, "I haven't told anyone anything."Suddenly, David's mother started screaming from her room. Hearing her voice, everyone rushed toward the room. Upon entering, they were all terrified. David's father, who had been very ill for a few days, had fallen from the bed. His head was bleeding profusely. Everyone rushed him to the hospital together.The doctor said his condition was very serious and he needed blood immediately. "We don't have this blood available in our hospital right now. Arrange for O-negative blood quickly, or we won't be able to save him."
The whole family became desperate.
Just then, Elina ran to the doctor and said, "My blood group is also O-negative. Prepare for the donation and save Papa!"
Without wasting a moment, the doctor took Elina with him and arranged for the blood donation.
The entire family waited anxiously outside the I.C.U. As soon as the door opened, David ran to the doctor and asked, "How is Papa?"
The doctor said, "Your father is now out of danger. We have bandaged his head, and he might even be discharged by evening. But that girl's condition has become very poor."
David asked, "Which girl? Who are you talking about?"
The doctor replied, "The same girl who saved your father's life by giving her blood."
When David asked for her name, the doctor said, "She said her name is Elina Smith." Saying this, the doctor left.Seeing Elina's noble deed, all the family members began to feel guilty for how they had treated her. Elina had fainted while giving blood. The doctor mentioned she still hadn't regained consciousness. A strange, restless storm was brewing in David's heart. Without asking the doctor, David burst into Elina's cabin. Seeing her condition, tears began to flow from his eyes.David asked the doctor, "What has happened to Elina? This shouldn't happen just from giving blood."
The doctor explained, "This girl has anemia, which is why her hemoglobin levels are very low. Because she donated a large amount of blood, her condition has become like this. We have given her medicine and started a saline drip; everything will be fine in a while."The entire Smith family stayed at the hospital for Elina that day. David sat right by her side. Suddenly, as Elina regained consciousness, David hugged her tightly. Tears fell from his eyes, and the fear of losing her was clearly visible. The nurse went and informed the rest of the family that Elina was awake. As the others entered the cabin, David moved away from her, but the whole family noticed the love for Elina in his eyes.David's mother, grandmother, and sister all thanked Elina and showered her with love. Then, Elina stood up unsteadily from her bed and went to David. She said, "David, there are still two months left for our marriage to complete its sixth month... and look, your entire family has come to see me today with love in their hearts. According to the contract, I have won today."Suddenly, Sharlin entered the cabin. Crying, she went straight and hugged David. David's mother approached her and asked, "What happened, Sharlin? Why are you crying?"
Sharlin replied, "Papa's health had become so bad, yet none of you told me! I had gone to the house to show everyone the invitation card for David and my wedding, and that's when the servants told me he was in the hospital."
She continued, "Whatever the case, Papa is fine now. I spoke to the doctor before coming to this cabin, and I've met Papa too. Do you all know our wedding date has been fixed for next month? And do you know who fixed it? David's father himself fixed the date."Saying this, Sharlin became very happy. Eventually, everyone returned home from the hospital. For so long, everyone had wanted David and Sharlin to marry as soon as possible, but after returning from the hospital, everyone seemed very sad. No one wanted Elina and David to get divorced anymore; Elina's goodness had forced them all to love her.
Meanwhile, Grandma was already worried about Mr. L.T., and hearing about David and Sharlin's wedding made her even more anxious. David took Elina to his room and said, "Elina, I don't want to marry Sharlin."
Hearing this, Elina asked, "But why?"
David came very close to Elina. Both their breathing quickened, and their hearts began to beat loudly. David said to her, "I love you, Elina. I have fallen in love with you—endlessly. I can't live a single moment without you. I will tell Sharlin today that I won't marry her."Elina was overjoyed, but she didn't express her happiness. She told David, "I will talk about this tomorrow."
David asked, "Will you forgive me and spend the rest of your life as my wife?"
Elina thought to herself that David had made her cry a lot, so she wouldn't say "I love you too" just like that. Tomorrow was David's birthday, and she thought it would be better to give him those words as a gift then. Thinking this, she ignored him and went to Grandma.Sharlin had overheard their entire conversation and went home crying. When her mother saw her, she asked for the reason. Sharlin told her everything David and Elina had said. Sharlin's mother then called Elina and asked to meet.Elina was meeting Sharlin's mother for the first time. The two stood facing each other. Sharlin's mother began insulting Elina, speaking very harshly. But Elina was only staring at the locket hanging around the woman's neck. It was exactly the same locket Elina had worn around her own neck since childhood.With tearful eyes, Elina asked, "Aunty, what is your name?"
In response, Sharlin's mother said, "Lara."
As soon as Elina heard the name, she took two steps back in shock.
Will Sharlin let David and Elina's marriage succeed?
What is the connection between Elina, Sharlin's mother, and that locket?
Why was Elina so shocked to hear the name 'Lara'?
Is everything happening to Elina just a coincidence, or a well-planned conspiracy?
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