New beginning: Billionaire love story

Chapter 374 Being Treated

Claire's heart pounded as she watched the ambulance doors close, taking Adrian away. She stood frozen, her mind racing. "Matthew, we have to follow them," she said, her voice shaky but determined. She barely made a step toward the car when a police officer walked

up to her.

"Ma'am, I'm going to need your statement about what happened here," the officer said, his face calm but serious.

Claire blinked, her mind spinning. What had happened? How had it all gone so wrong? She couldn't think about anything except Adrian. What if he didn't make it? What if his injuries were worse than they looked? Panic tightened her chest.

Before she could respond, Matthew stepped in, looking between Claire and the officer. "Officer, Claire Peterson here needs to get to the hospital too," he said, gesturing to her hands. Claire looked down, realizing for the first time that she had scratches across her palms and debris dusted over her clothes from the impact.

"I'm fine," Claire muttered, her voice barely a whisper. Adrian was the one who mattered, not her. The thought of him lying in that ambulance, injured and possibly worse, was tearing her apart.

The officer studied her for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, ma'am. I'll stop by the hospital later to get your statement once you've been treated."

Claire only nodded, too numb to say more. She stumbled toward Matthew's car, and he quickly helped her into the passenger seat before climbing in himself. He started the engine, but Claire's eyes were glued to the burning wreckage they were leaving behind. The twisted metal of the car, the flames licking up into the sky-the scene replayed over and over in her mind, and she couldn't escape it.

Matthew glanced at her, his face tight with concern. "Claire, I'm so sorry this happened. Adrian's going to be okay. We'll make sure of that."

Claire didn't answer, just stared out the window. Her mind was a whirlwind of fear and anger. How had this happened? Who would do this to them? She swallowed hard and finally whispered, "You're going to help me find out who did this, right?"

course. Whoever's behind this- they're going to pay for what they did to you and

She hated feeling so helpless. But right now, all she could think about was Adrian. She had to see him. She had to know

like an eternity. As soon as Matthew parked, Claire was out of the car, sprinting toward the

was about to speak when Claire cut him off,

but quickly answered. "He's being treated in the ER. First floor,

reached the ER, she pushed the door open and rushed inside. A nurse passed by, and Claire grabbed her arm gently but urgently. "Excuse me,

okay?" Claire asked, her voice trembling.

everything they can, but you can't go in there

pounding in her ears. Matthew caught up with her a moment later, his breath a little ragged from rushing

said softly but firmly.

to lead her away. A nurse approached them and led Claire to an empty bed, where she sat down

voice thick with emotion.

his face serious. "I will take care of

ease the sick feeling in her stomach. Time dragged on as the nurse worked, and

couldn't

and sat in the quiet room, her mind racing. Suddenly, a doctor appeared at the door looking around before his eyes

he asked, stepping

heart in her throat. "Yes?

see him now. He's stable, and he's resting. The injuries were serious, but we managed to treat him in time. He's going to