Beyond the Divorce by Third Blossom

A terrifying scream jolted me awake. I sat up, and a comforting arm wrapped around me. "Chlo, don't be afraid..."

I gasped for air and stared at the refined features before me. Still shaken, I looked at him and murmured, "Atlas, a car hit us, and I flew out of the car window..."

His eyes were fixed on me. "Chlo, did you remember something?"

I was unsure how to respond, considering it was just a dream.

"Don't be scared. It's all over now. Look!" Atlas reassured me tenderly.

I scanned the surroundings and suddenly remembered Lauren. I looked down at the bed, and a sudden realization hit me. "Lauren... Where is she?"

Atlas patted my back and softly whispered, "They're still resuscitating her."

My whole body stiffened. "Resuscitation?"

I quickly pushed Atlas away.

"I need to see her. Why do they need to resuscitate her? Is she seriously injured? She saved me..."

My voice choked as tears welled up. "Take me there. I need to wait for her. Nothing can happen to her!"

state, Atlas struggled to contain his emotions. He quickly helped me put on my shoes and then lifted me gently. Striding out of the ward, he headed toward the

indicating some injury. But I could

emergency room, I saw

it been?" I

gently placed me down and checked

I thought, 'Everything

footsteps echoed down the corridor. I turned

as she reached me, inspecting me from top to bottom. "Are

fine! It's Lauren.

me..." I

unabutched Ivanna's hand,

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Ivanna helplessly.

said, "Atlas, nothing can

the best doctors with her. She'll be

Ivanna asked anxiously. "We planned to arrive by noon. If only we knew this

I rubbed my throbbing head, then said, "A

a cold tone, "Dylan is