Chapter 11: The Hospital
As the ambulance raced towards the hospital, Ethan followed closely behind, his heart pounding in his chest as he prayed for Lily's safety. Every passing moment felt like an eternity, filled with uncertainty and fear.
When they finally arrived at the hospital, Ethan rushed through the doors, his mind consumed with worry for Lily. Nurses and doctors bustled around him, their urgent movements a blur as he frantically searched for any sign of her.
"Where's Lily?" Ethan asked breathlessly, his voice trembling with emotion as he approached the nearest nurse.
The nurse looked up, her expression grave as she gestured towards the emergency room. "She's in critical condition," she replied, her tone solemn. "We're doing everything we can for her, but it's touch and go."
Ethan's heart sank at the news, a cold wave of dread washing over him as he followed the nurse's directions to the emergency room. Inside, he found Lily lying on a hospital bed, surrounded by a team of medical professionals who were working tirelessly to stabilize her condition.
"Lily," Ethan whispered, his voice choked with emotion as he approached her bedside. "Please be okay."
But Lily remained unconscious, her face pale and drawn as she fought for her life. Ethan reached out to take her hand, his fingers trembling as he squeezed it gently, willing her to wake up.
As he sat there by her side, Ethan's thoughts turned to the accident and the events that had led them to this moment. He replayed the scene in his mind, each detail etched into his memory with painful clarity.
When a nurse approached him with Lily's belongings, including her phone, Ethan's heart skipped a beat. He took them with trembling hands, his fingers fumbling as he searched for any sign of hope amidst the despair.
And then, as he scrolled through Lily's phone, Ethan came across a video message that she had recorded for him. His heart constricted as he pressed play, his eyes filling with tears as he listened to her words of love and devotion.
"I love you, Ethan," Lily's voice echoed through the room, filling Ethan's soul with warmth and longing. "No matter what happens, know that my love for you will never fade. You mean everything to me."
Tears streamed down Ethan's cheeks as he watched the video, his heart overflowing with love and gratitude for the woman who had sacrificed everything for him. In that moment, he vowed to never take her love for granted again, to cherish every moment they had together with all his heart.