Chapter 0224

Flashback…

Hours ago, Stanley rushed into Luke's hospital room, his face etched with worry and urgency, his eyes wide with fear. Mia, who was sitting beside Luke's bed, reading a book, turned her attention to Stanley, concern etched on her face. "What's wrong, Stanley?" she asked, her voice laced with worry, setting the book aside.

Stanley caught his breath, his chest heaving with exertion, his words tumbling out in a rush. "Ava's been kidnapped," he blurted out, his voice cracking with emotion, his eyes scanning the room as if searching for answers.

Mia sprang to her feet, her eyes wide with shock, her face pale. "What? Oh my god, what happened?" she exclaimed, her voice trembling with worry, her hands flying to her mouth.

Luke, who had been watching the exchange, frowned, his brow furrowed in confusion. "Who's Ava?" he asked, his voice laced with confusion, his eyes darting between Stanley and Mia.

The room fell silent, the only sound the soft beeping of the machines monitoring Luke