Beyond the Divorce

A terrifying scream jolted me awake. I sat up, and a comforting arm wrapped around me. "Chlo, don't be afraid..."

I gasped for air and stared at the refined features before me. Still shaken, I looked at him and murmured, "Atlas, a car hit us, and I flew out of the car window..."

His eyes were fixed on me. "Chlo, did you remember something?"

I was unsure how to respond, considering it was just a dream.

"Don't be scared. It's all over now. Look!" Atlas reassured me tenderly.

I scanned the surroundings and suddenly remembered Lauren. I looked down at the bed, and a sudden realization hit me. "Lauren... Where is she?"

Atlas patted my back and softly whispered, "They're still resuscitating her."

My whole body stiffened. "Resuscitation?"

I quickly pushed Atlas away.

"I need to see her. Why do they need to resuscitate her? Is she seriously injured? She saved me..."

My voice choked as tears welled up. "Take me there. I need to wait for her. Nothing can happen to her!"

to contain his emotions. He quickly helped me put on my shoes and then lifted me gently. Striding out of

arm was bandaged, indicating some injury. But I could still move, and there

I saw Oliver standing silently in

long has it been?" I

down and checked the time. "Almost

thought, 'Everything will be fine. She'll be

down the corridor. I

face was pale as she reached me, inspecting me from top to

fine! It's Lauren.

me..." I

unabutched Ivanna's hand,

O control my shivering.net

helplessly. "She'll be

I said, "Atlas, nothing

have the best doctors with her.

happened?" Ivanna asked anxiously. "We planned to arrive by noon. If only we knew this would

rubbed my throbbing head, then said, "A car chased us and kept ramming into us..." Ivanna

with a cold tone, "Dylan is handling