Victor’s POV"Stay with us, Aria. You hear me?" I urged in a trembling voice. My grip on her hand tightened, and I could feel the coolness of her skin. But she still remained unresponsive. The paramedic beside me was moving quickly, checking Aria’s vitals with a practiced efficiency that only heigh
Jessica finally caught up with me, her face pale and drawn. “Victor, what did they say? How is she?”I shook my head, unable to find the words. “They haven’t told me anything yet,” I managed to whisper. Just then, a doctor emerged from the ER, his expression grave. My heart dropped as he approached
Victor’s POV“Clear!” the doctor shouted, and I watched as Aria’s body jerked from the shock of the defibrillator. I felt as if my heart was about to explode as I leaned against a nearby wall, watching helplessly as the medical team surrounded her. The heart monitor continued its unforgiving flatli
“Victor…” Aria began, her face filled with anxiety. “It was Shane who had introduced him to me before. They used to be classmates.”I felt my heart race and my anger seemed to jump several notches higher. Now that’s really troubling news. I’ll have to have it investigated. Aria closed her eyes, loo
Aria’s POVI felt drained, both physically and emotionally. The medication was making me groggy, and despite my attempts to stay alert, my body was demanding rest. As I stared at the image of the garden on Jessica’s phone, the reality of the situation began to settle heavily on me. Shane's involvem
Aria’s POVVictor stood up, his lips pressed into a tight line. He gave Samuel a curt nod, acknowledging his presence but offering no warmth. “Samuel,” he greeted with clipped formality.Samuel didn’t spare Victor another glance. His focus was solely on me as he hurried to my bedside. “Aria, how are
Aria’s POVTrepidation rose within me. “What? Are you sure?” I asked, my voice rising with concern. Suddenly, I didn’t feel so tired or sleepy anymore. Adrenaline was working overtime inside of me now, making me feel alert. Victor nodded gravely. “Yes. It’s confirmed. Without that footage, we won’t
Aria’s POVVictor’s words hovered in the silence. I stared at him, my breath catching in my chest. His eyes were searching mine, filled with hope. I wanted to speak, to respond to his words, but my voice was trapped, tangled in the flood of emotions rising within me. I really hadn’t expected this,