My CEO 108

108

Separated Again

(Winona)

The stillness in the room is deafening, every second stretching out unbearably as I lean over Abby. She isn't breathing but I can hear a slow, faint heartbeat in my ear as I press it to her chest.

"Call 911!" I cry out as I prepare to get some breaths into Abby. I'm too scared to try compressions as it may do more damage than help.

Phillip's voice breaks through my fog of panic. I'm on it, calling them now!" His voice is laced with

urgency.

"Tell them she's under Dr. Green at St. Michael's hospital. She needs to

go there."

İ

His words tumble out as he speaks. "Yes, it's an emergency. My daughter, she's... she's not breathing and she just had heart surgery two months ago. We need an ambulance now!"

I hear him recounting details of the hospital and doctor. He tells them what I'm doing. I'm giving her gentle but regular breaths. Please let it help.

Anne talks now. "I'm calling Sheila Hobbs."

continue the breaths, slowly puffing air into Abby's lungs, Phillip kneels beside us, his face a mask

a spot on my back, trying to offer comfort. "Just keep going. Winona. You're doing exactly what she needs."

slipping the phone back into her pocket

as fast as

is racing, each beat echoing the terror I

I work to keep her alive. "Come on, Abby, please," I whisper between breaths, my voice cracking Phillip's voice is soft but firm as he tries to soothe Abby, who remains frighteningly still. "Hey, kiddo, you've got to come back to us, okay? We're all

penetrates around me, a sound I've never been so relieved

presence a blur of motion as

One of them, a seasoned professional with a calm demeanor, sets up an automatic

his voice steady despite the urgency of the situation.

You sure did well

hovers nearby, his hands clenched, watching every movement with intense focus. "Will she be okay?" His voice cracks slightly, the fear

+25 BONUS

108 Separated Again

we can right now. This will

adjusts the settings on the ventilator, his eyes flicking to the monitors displaying

heartbeat is slow

the hospital. I'm calling Dr. Green," she announces, her tone professional as she steps aside for a moment of privacy. "I'm

of the conversation, I catch her saying, "Dr. Green, we have Abby Joseph here with a

voice lowers, the conversation with Dr. Green turning into a muffled.

us, her expression slightly more relaxed. "Dr.

transport Abby, the paramedics work with a well-oiled efficiency. They secure Abby onto the stretcher, the ventilator still attached, ensuring she receives continuous respiratory support. They

and I feel so

comes and wraps a blanket around

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255