Not A Small-Town Girl

Chapter 137-2

between sobs. "Sweetheart, Elliot... he’s hurt... so badly... there was so much blood."

On their way to the hospital, Elliot’s teammates had called the family to inform them of his grave condition.

"Mom, it’ll be alright. Elliot’s strong; he’ll pull through," Danielle assured her, gently patting Vivian’s back.

Joseph chimed in, his voice steady but uncertain. "Mom, Austin’s assisting in the surgery. Plus, Danielle’s skills are incredible-Elliot’s in good hands."

Matthew stood quietly, his face drawn tight with worry. He knew Elliot’s line of work came with risks, but seeing him bloodied and pale on the gurney had left a deep ache in his chest.

make it,"

prayer. There

to the operating room swung open. A flustered young doctor

the patient’s family

forward with the rest of the family, an ominous feeling settling

into shock due to significant blood loss. One of the bullets is dangerously close to his heart. The surgery carries extremely high risks. Here’s the critical condition consent form. Someone needs

but Howard caught her

trembling

unyielding. The young doctor frowned. "Who are you? This is a critical surgery. You

on the line. "I’m family. Elliot’s