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

know right away-she couldn't let someone

sent Herman a message, urging him to come as

missing a beat, Tiana jumped into the backseat. Sidney didn't seem to mind; his focus was entirely

Tiana fired off another text to Herman, her worry etched on her face as she glanced at

almost there," she said softly, hoping to

was drenched in cold sweat, her lips drained of any color, and she looked seriously unwell. Sidney through the streets, frequently glancing at her as her complexion grew increasingly

hospital, and he rushed her straight into the

couldn't help but ask, "What exactly is your relationship with

heard about Maria's studio taking on a new partner, but she hadn't met him until

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

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