Emily’s heart stopped. The world around her seemed to tilt, her vision blurring as panic seized her chest. She nearly lost her balance, gripping the car door for support. Her entire body trembled uncontrollably.
Without thinking, she slid into the driver’s seat, her fingers numb as she started the engine. She barely registered the road, her mind consumed with fear.
When she finally arrived at the hospital, her worst fears solidified. Nicholas was already in the operating room. She stood frozen in the hallway, her breath catching in her throat as the sterile hospital air clung to her skin.
“How did the car accident happen so suddenly?” Emily asked, her voice sharp with tension.