Chapter12

After finishing my statement, I rushed back to check on Darren, praying for his safety with every step. Suddenly, a doctor in a white coat pulled my hand, stopping me in my tracks. Then, he handed me a pair of shoes. I recognized him as Roland Franklin, Mom's former attending doctor. However, I had no time to wonder why he was there. Instead, I simply thanked him and hurried toward the emergency room. My heart sank when I saw the light above the room was turned off. I spotted a nurse and felt a surge of hope, asking her where the man who was just inside the room was. The nurse informed me that Darren had been moved to a regular ward. I instantly felt a wave of relief wash over me. When I arrived, Lily was at Darren's bedside. Through the glass window, I could see Darren lying there, pale and motionless. My heart ached with a mix of emotions. Lily noticed my presence and stormed over, dragging me to the emergency escape. She demanded I leave, revealing that since I dumped Darr