Chapter 286: Hurt

Amelia’s heart raced as she stared at the flashing screen of her phone, the shrill ring piercing through the calm of her afternoon. With trembling hands, she answered the call, her voice barely a whisper. “Hello?” “Amelia, it’s dad,” came the frantic voice from the other end, thick with emotion. Amelia’s stomach dropped. “dad? What’s wrong?” “It’s Emily. She’s been in a car accident,” her mother choked out, the words heavy with despair. Amelia’s grip tightened around the phone. “Is she… is she okay?” “She’s in the hospital. They’re saying it’s serious,” her mother replied, her voice breaking. A wave of panic washed over Amelia, threatening to drown her. Without a second thought, she rushed out of her apartment, her mind a whirlwind of fear and uncertainty. Arriving at the hospital, she sprinted through the corridors, her heart pounding in her chest. Finally reaching Emily’s room, she pushed open the door and froze at the sight before her. Emily lay on the hospital bed, her face pale an