ter

y a thread. Wires and tubes snaked around him, connecting him to a symphony of blinking mo

he devastating news. Dashing through the hospital corridors, she found herself surrounded by a sea of ext

ected to find at the hospital, her mom stood there with open arms. Without skipping a beat, Courtney raced into her warm

had long been divorced, her mother always showed up when times got tough. And, truth be told,

heir faces solemn. Becca was the first to speak up, her voice tremblin

ep breath. "It was a

en told about the horrifying collision on the highway, the one that involved her dad, his driver,

juries, I can tell you he's going to survive. I'm a neurosurgeon,

ce barely a whisper, "And wh

experience numbness, tingling, and weakness in their arms and legs. They have difficulty stan

rough this. He's a strong man." Courtney and Becca exch

too late to believe in miracles, but professionally, I

down Courtney's che

ently, "Of course.

de, her hand gently clasping his bruised one. Becca and

going to be fine. I know it. I believe in you. We've come so far together, and I want you to know that I'l

ifted to the WEB business network and the potential impact this could have on their family. Of course, his r

scene before him. Without a word, he strode over to the bedside,

and his sleeves rolled up as if he'd just come from a sprint. S

ight?" he asked, his v

d up," Becca snapped, her an

ghter's tactless words. But Hernandez didn't seem to mind; his focu

al fracture in the accident." Hernandez's face paled, the weight of the news settling on his

g across the group, silently pleading for understanding. The message was clear:

her father's side just yet. Becca, on the other hand, glared

y rose from her seat beside the bed. That familiar fee

face. Everyone else in the room turned their attention to her

o late. She was gone. Shooting a quick glance at her mo

andez began, his voic

her patience wearing thin. Whatever Hernan

the contents of her stomach into the toilet bowl. Breathing hea

ca exclaimed, her voice tinged

andle," Courtney insisted, flushi

o see a doctor right now," Becca press

" Courtney reassured her, wa

or," Becca said firml

wasn't going to win this battle

*

ecca by her side, and their mom hovering nearby. As the doctor returne

lliams, You'

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