Chapter 168: The Emergency Room

As they sped down the road to the hospital, anxiety hung heavy in the car. Camden sat in the passenger seat, her fingers absentmindedly fiddling with the belt of her gown. Her mind was a whirlwind of worry, and tears spilled down her cheeks as she sobbed quietly. Clayton split his focus between the road, determined to get them to the hospital quickly but safely, and Camden, as he cast concerned glances at her. He knew her anxiety all too well. He reached out and gently placed his hand on her thigh, giving it a reassuring squeeze. "We're almost there, Cam," he said, his voice laced with encouragement. "It's going to be okay." Camden nodded, her voice trembling as she replied, "But what if it's not?" opening the flood gate to a new wave of sobs. Clayton saw the hopelessness on her face and felt his own emotions rising to the surface, tears threatening to spill out of his own eyes as he considered the implication. He had to suppress it though. He needed to keep it together for Camden. The