Chapter 23 Turning（I）

By the time Julian Sterling rushed to the hospital, Ethan Hart had already been moved from the operating room to the intensive care unit. Julian caught a glimpse of Lucas Hartley, who stood dazed by the door. Hurrying over, Julian pulled Lucas aside to a quieter part of the corridor, asking, "How is he? Is he okay?"

Lucas raked his fingers through his hair, shaking his head. "He's not out of danger yet," he began, pointing to his head, his voice rough with emotion, "Apparently, there's a hematoma inside his skull. He's also suffered multiple severe fractures. The doctors are really worried about complications setting in. They're not optimistic." The man who was jesting with him over the phone just days ago was now at death's door – the suddenness of it all was hard for Lucas to digest.

A look of shock registered on Julian's face. "I've seen Ethan drive. He's always been steady on the wheel. How could this have happened?"

Lucas sighed heavily, his voice tinged with bitterness, "I don't