Chapter 48

Tristan

I stormed down the hallway of our family's sprawling estate, each step echoing my anger and frustration. My heart pounded with betrayal as I approached the ornate study where my parents often gathered after dinner.

Pushing open the heavy doors, I confronted them.

“Is it true that you asked the doctors to give Shawn’s heart to Elaine Scott?”

My mother and father looked at each other. I saw my Mom nod at Dad, signaling him to speak.

“We owed Elaine," he said firmly as if that justified everything.

My jaw dropped from what he said. I honestly hoped that Megan and the doctor were telling some lies about my best friend’s death but apparently, it was the most bitter truth I had to swallow.

Stunned, I only managed to ask, “Why? Why would you do that?”

My father's eyes were cold and unyielding, devoid of remorse. " "She saved your mother's life. Without her, your mother would have died."

I staggered back, stunned by his words. "So, Shawn's life was the price?"