Chapter 16

The nurse glanced up at Sophie, her expression stern. "The patient's condition is extremely critical. He has very little will to live. All we can do is our best." With that, she closed the emergency room door firmly. When she heard the nurse's words, Sophia's legs gave out, nearly causing her to collapse. Edison quickly supported her, helping her to a bench outside the emergency room. He spoke gently to comfort her. "Sophie, don't worry. Joshua will be fine." She turned her blank gaze to him but couldn't find the strength to respond. For some reason, it felt as though a sharp blade had been plunged into her chest, the pain so unbearable she couldn't utter a sound. She had never imagined a day like this. Joshua was fighting for his life inside. The nurse had come out to say he had no will to survive, and Sophia was utterly powerless to do anything about it. Joshua had stayed by her side for seven or eight years. She had always thought she hated him, that she wanted him to die and