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.

but a flicker of confusion crossed her mind. Wasn't this man someone else's boyfriend? How could Maria trust him so easily? There was

mind to let her brother know right away-she

sent Herman a message, urging

the parking lot and placed her gently in the passenger seat. Without missing a beat, Tiana jumped into the backseat. Sidney didn't seem to

Tiana fired off another text to Herman, her worry etched on her

there," she

any color, and she looked seriously unwell. Sidney through the streets, frequently

the hospital, and he rushed her

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

studio taking

Tiana asked again, thinking back to

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