Chapter 14

As they spoke, Darren caught a glimpse of a fleeting figure, and his heart sank. Then, he yanked out the IV and rushed out the door without a second thought, ignoring his parents' attempts to stop him. Sure enough, he saw my departing figure. "Cassie!" I turned around and saw Mrs. Preston frantically pressing a tissue against Darren's hand while Lily helped steady him as he nearly collapsed. I stood there in silence, watching Darren's anxious face without saying a word. That was until I noticed blood seeping from his abdomen. My heart skipped a beat, and I hurried toward him. "Go back! Your wound is reopening!" He reached out and grabbed me, as if afraid I would leave again. As I was still worried about his injury, I tried to calm him. "Go lie down. I'm not leaving." Hearing this, he finally hobbled back toward the hospital ward. Mr. Preston gave Darren a disappointed look but couldn't hide his concern as he rushed to call for the doctor. Darren obediently sat up on the bed as