The police arrived shortly and immediately joined the search and rescue efforts.


    Three hours felt like an eternity as Ste waited.


    Time seemed to stretch until she finally received the news she had been desperately hoping for: Be had been found.


    Without hesitation, she ran toward the scene.


    Be and Kristian were rescued together, but they were both in critical condition.


    Be had bruises scattered across her body, with streaks of blood staining her forehead, arms, and knees.


    Kristian’s condition was even more severe; he was drenched in blood from head to toe, his face obscured and unrecognizable due to the extensive injuries.


    They needed to get to the hospital as quickly as possible to fully assess their injuries.


    The two were carefully ced into the ambnce, and the vehicle sped away, its siren piercing the air.


    Matthew stayed close by Ste’s side, his concern evident as they followed the ambnce.


    When they arrived at the hospital, the ambnce doors swung open, and a doctor emerged.


    “Mr.


    rk,” the doctor began, his voice heavy with concern.


    “The man sustained severe injuries.


    His left leg was trapped for too long, and unfortunately, due to the dy, he’s missed the crucial window for optimal treatment.


    There’s a strong possibility he may never walk on his own again.


    ”


    Matthew said calmly, “It’s not a big deal.


    His fate is in the hands of destiny now.


    However, if that injured woman’s condition worsens, you don’t have to squander resources trying to save him.


    ”


    The doctor understood the gravity of Matthew’s words immediately.


    He sighed quietly but did not dare to object.


    “Mr.


    rk, we will do everything we can,” he assured.


    The operationsted three


    grueling hours.


    Be was finally stable, but Kristian’s leg was irreparably damaged.


    Ste received the update without showing any emotion.


    She promptly turned and made her way to Be’s room.


    Be was lying there, unconscious, herplexion pale due to significant blood loss.


    A wave of sorrow and guilt surged through Ste.


    If she had been more vignt and kept Be away from Kristian, the situation might have been different.


    Ste sat silently beside Be’s bed, waiting.


    Shortly afterward, a bodyguard entered with news.


    “Mr.


    and Mrs.


    rk, Kristian is awake and causing trouble in his room.


    ”


    Matthew furrowed his brow and nced at Ste.


    “I’ll take care of it.


    You stay here.


    ”


    But remembering Kristian’s role in Be’s current condition, Ste felt her temper rise.


    “I’ming with you,” she insisted, standingContent rights by N?velDr//ama.Org.


    “Kristian’s condition is precarious.


    He might do something drastic.


    It’s not safe,” Matthew cautioned.


    Ste shook her head firmly, her hands balled into fists.


    “I need to confront him about what he’s done!”


    Unable to dissuade her, Matthew relented.


    As they neared Kristian’s room, his agitated shouts were already audible.