Bang-

The scream pierced the air simultaneously with the sound of an explosion.

Instantly, the ballroom descended into chaos.

Instinctively, I shielded my belly, bracing for the inevitable impact, only to find myself caught in a familiar, comforting embrace. “Gregory-“

The scent of burning filled my nostrils as another explosion erupted, sending people scattering in every direction.

“My God, it’s sulfuric acid!”

The surrounding screams only heightened the panic, making it impossible for Gregory and me to move through the frantic crowd. Summer, completely unhinged, showed no regard for those around her.

Some were splashed with the acid, causing utter mayhem.

Just as Summer charged at me, Lucius burst through the crowd, restraining her but not without sustaining burns himself. “Jane, you alright?”

I forced myself to remain calm. “I’m fine, but we need to get Gregory to the hospital now!”

Dr. Andrews and Abdul joined us in our car, rushing Gregory to the emergency room while I fought off waves of dizziness.

“Jane!”

Christine caught me as I nearly collapsed, having not even checked on her safety earlier. But before I could inquire, she screamed for a doctor.

The rest became a blur, overwhelmed by noise until darkness claimed me.

When I awoke, I wasn’t in a hospital.

My first instinct was to touch my belly, relieved to feel my unborn child still safe within.

from the bed, finding myself in what

piece everything together,

defensively grabbed the blanket, but was shocked

can it

Hospital.

his back suffered severe burns that

frantic, “I saw her enter the ER. How could she

had already initiated a search, and Lucius, despite

before Gregory regained

witnessing Christine’s desperation, said, “Try

“How can

be calm?!” Christine’s

were bloodshot. “You shouldn’t have pulled me away. If I had saved Jane,

expression darkened, “If I hadn’t pulled you away, you would’ve been crushed by that

you two

and meticulously done

disarray, interjected. “Arguing wet

change what’s happened.”

out how to explain this

Edith, having just come from Bella’s room where she

the host of today’s ill-fated ball, Herbert had

if there’s any news,” Herbert said

still

replied, “Given today’s chaos, I need to be there. Call me once Ike

gathered ominously, the sea

the situation was no less

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