Chapter 107

~ Megan

My phone fell out of my hand when I heard the news. I abandoned my bags and ran outside where the car was parked.

I entered the back seat, screaming, “Take me to Valley Hills Hospital, now!”

The driver was quick to respond. He fired up the engine, driving out of the estate with speed, understanding the urgency of the matter at hand.

I was just informed that Charles was involved in a car accident. It was the last thing I expected to hear. Only a couple of minutes ago, we had the biggest fights of our relationship, but now, he was struggling for life.

The drive to the hospital felt somewhat long and suffocating; I couldn’t stop my hands from trembling. I tried to think positively, but it was almost impossible; the only thing I could do right now was to hope and pray.

As the car pulled over in front of the hospital, I hopped out and dashed inside, disoriented, and asked the nurses at the reception for directions.

Charles was in surgery; that was what I learned. I ran to the waiti