Five minutes later, with Declan's impatient gaze urging him on, Rafael finally returned.

Rafael's mood visibly improved upon his return.

However, when those tactless women attempted to approach him again, Rafael rebuffed them with a cold expression.

Declan casually moved closer to Rafael, intending to tease him, but was stopped by Rafael's gaze.

He shrugged and steered the conversation back to the topic at hand,

"Last time you asked me to help find a kidney donor for Lori, do you still need me to continue with that?"

Rafael's mind flashed with Eileen's tear-streaked face, and he frowned with disgust, "No need."

"That's great then. I looked into her medical records...