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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 physician emerged from the surgery room at last, his countenance troubled and his demeanor somber. A shiver ran through my body.


I clutched Seth's arm, struggling to remain upright as my legs wobbled. Father stepped forward, his voice quiet yet urgent.


"How is she doing, doctor? What's my wife's condition?"


The physician exhaled deeply, his eyes filled with a compassion that made me feel ill. "She's stable, however..." He hesitated, his pause agonizing. "She's endured a critical brain trauma. She's currently comatose, and we're uncertain when or if she'll regain consciousness."


"No..." I barely managed to whisper, dread overtaking me.


The doctor proceeded, his tone careful yet resolute. "I must also mention that if she doesn't awaken soon, there's a possibility her condition could deteriorate to brain death. We'll do everything in our power, but... the situation is grave."


Chapter 7