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Excruciating pain engulfed my entire body. The agony was unbearable. I let out a muffled groan as the captor pressed his foot onto my hand. "Why isn't he answering?" one kidnapper growled in frustration. "Are we sure we've got the right person?" another questioned. My chest tightened with anguish. I was torn between wanting Ash to answer and hoping he wouldn't, to keep him safe from harm. A piercing cry escaped my lips as my hair was violently yanked. "What's the deal? Why won't he pick up?" Through gritted teeth, I whimpered, "How am I supposed to know his reasons?"

A Desperate Call

The following morning, I found myself in the hospital with Seth and dad, restlessly moving about the room. As we eagerly awaited news from the physician, each minute felt like an eternity. Suddenly, the doctor entered, his expression serene, causing my pulse to quicken.


"She'll regain consciousness," he announced with a comforting grin. "It will require some patience, but her recovery is assured."


A sense of relief washed over me, easing the tension I had been carrying.


Chapter 17