Chapter 47

Lana pov…

I entered my vehicle, started the engine, and drove away, tears streaming down my face as I focused intently on the road ahead. I must find a way to save Caroline; I cannot allow anything to happen to her, I stated, with a sense of calm.

The drive to my home was several kilometers from the scene, with street lights illuminating the path, their yellow glow casting a dim light inside my car.

Suddenly, my phone buzzed, causing my heart to race as I glanced at the caller ID and let out an exasperated hiss.

I pressed the receiver button and switched to speaker mode.

“What do you want? I don’t have time for this; I have other issues to address, so leave me alone,” I snapped before disconnecting the call, only for the phone to ring again.

I hesitated briefly before answering.

“What is it?” I inquired, this time my tone was more composed and measured.

“Lana, Bryan is in the hospital and is requesting to see you. He hasn’t taken any medication or eaten anything unless he s