The coroner stood to the side and said, “The autopsy report is ready. The cause of death was the removal of her heart, which led to cardiac failure. In addition, her corneas, kidneys, and other organs were also taken. The police recovered all of them, and the doctors and buyers involved have been arrested.”It wasn’t until I saw Yvonne lying there, peaceful and whole, that reality finally hit me. I could no longer deceive myself. Yvonne was really gone. The friend who had grown up with me, who had been my constant companion, would never return.This time, though, I didn’t let myself break down into helpless sobbing. I wiped my tears and said, “Since the evidence has been secured, when can we hold her funeral?”The coroner glanced at the doctor beside him, who replied, “As long as you have the family’s authorization, you can proceed at any time.”With my mom and brother supporting me on either side, they looked worried as I swayed on my feet, ready to collapse. My brother said anxious
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