Maria forced herself to stand and open the door. Sidney was already there, his eyes narrowing in concern when he saw her pale face and the way she was hunched over in pain. "What happened?" he asked as he stepped forward to steady her.

Maria leaned into him, her voice weak. "My stomach... it hurts a lot. Take me to the hospital."

"Alright," Sidney said, his tone serious. He helped her sit down in a chair, quickly grabbing her phone and bag before lifting her into his arms and hurrying out of the room.

As they reached the hallway, Tiana happened to return and immediately blocked their way. "Hey, where are you taking her?"

"Move," Sidney said, his face dark with urgency.

Tiana looked at Maria, noticing how pale and sickly she seemed. She was clearly in bad shape.

Without further argument, Tiana stepped aside but followed closely, her voice filled with concern. "Maria, do you still know what's happening? Do you know who's carrying you?" "Yes," Maria whispered softly.

Tiana breathed a small sigh of relief, but a flicker of confusion crossed her mind. Wasn't

let her brother know right away-she

Herman a message, urging him to come

passenger seat. Without missing a beat, Tiana jumped into

text to Herman, her worry etched

there, Maria. We're almost there," she said softly,

her lips drained of any color, and she looked seriously unwell. Sidney through

and he rushed her straight

and Tiana, watching Sidney's tense demeanor, couldn't help but ask, "What exactly is your relationship with Maria?"

about Maria's studio taking on a new partner,

earlier your girlfriend?" Tiana asked again, thinking back to the earlier

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