Chapter 229

　　Fern's Perspective 　　I rushed to catch up with Daniel in my arms, my heart pounding wildly, terrified beyond measure. 　　He can't be okay… He can't be okay… 　　The light in the hallway was dim and cold. 　　Giovanni was wheeled into the emergency room, and the door slammed shut in front of me. I stood there, frozen, as if I had lost all strength. 　　"Mommy…" Daniel sobbed, tugging at my hand. Only then did I slowly snap back to reality, pulling him close and gently patting his back to soothe him. But my own body trembled slightly. 　　Would he wake up? 　　Would he open his eyes and look at me? 　　I held Daniel tightly, my nails digging into my palms as I forced myself to stay calm. I can't break down. I can't let myself fall apart. But— 　　"Fern," Tobias's voice rang out. He stood in the doorway of the emergency room, his gaze heavy with unspoken emotions. 　　"He…" My voice cracked. "He's going to be okay, right?" 　　Tobias didn't answer. He simply pressed his lips together, and after a long mom