"Critical condition..." Camila turned her head like a puppet, muttering under her breath.

Connor's heart clenched. He gripped her hand tightly. "It's going to be okay. Dr. Tom will be here soon."

"We need to get out and walk to a clearer area to catch a cab!" Connor said with determination.

"Okay."

Connor couldn't tell if Camila was nodding or just shivering.

Logan was anxiously checking the GPS, constantly zooming in on the map.

"It's jammed for about a mile or two," he said, frowning helplessly.

Connor couldn't wait any longer. He swiftly opened the car door, circled the car, and came to Camila's side. Gently, he helped her out of the car, letting her lean on him.

Camila's legs were weak, and only with Connor's support could she barely stand.

Logan followed them out of the car, looking around worriedly. There were no shortcuts nearby.

Vroom, vroom, vroom-

sound of a vehicle approached

around and saw a motorcycle skillfully weaving through the traffic, bypassing the jammed cars and heading in their

in Connor's eyes. He quickly stepped into the middle of the road, waving to signal the motorcyclist to

pulled up in

out? Lend me your bike!" Connor pleaded urgently. "We

deep fear and aversion to motorcycles. He hadn't ridden one since, nor did he even

motorcyclist sized up

Do you know how much my bike costs?

double the

eyes widened. He was tempted by the offer.

no more time. I'll pay

a few seconds of

said, clutching the keys tightly in his

me your account details!"

less than a minute, a bank message confirmed a

the bike is yours! Leave your number for the paperwork," the motorcyclist said, beaming as he tossed the keys to

caught the keys and helmet, glanced at Logan, and told the

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