demanded, her voice rising,

care. The impact... it was

the nurse's words. "What?" Her voice came out as a whisper, trembling wi

g support in the midst of Hailey's turmoil. "We're doi

believe it. Just hours ago, they'd been laughing, dreaming, sharing sweet promises of a life together. And now,

feur, Jeremy?"

n a critical condition, Mrs. Cooper. They're doing everythi

hit her. Both Landon and Jeremy were now fighting for their

ed, her voice thick with urgency as she s

ase. You need to rest and let us monitor your condition. The d

chaos consuming her mind. "I can't rest while he's... while he's l

"I know this is difficult, but you need to regain your strength. I'll let th

ing out into an eternity as she waited, each tick of the clock a reminder of the unknown she now faced. She twisted her hands in the thin hospital blanket, her mind j

tal room door opened, and her family spilled inside; her mother, her father, and Alicia, her old

licia whispered, her voice trembling a

s fighting for his life, Alicia. He's in a critical condition." Her voice broke, and she sank int

er Hailey's hair in a soothing gesture. "Sweetheart

ove. But it was nearly impossible to shake the gnawing terror, the helplessness that gripped

ing more about his condition?" h

me an update soon, but I don't know how long it will be. I just wa

gaze mild. "You will, Hailey. As soon as they