Josiah sat outside the hospital's emergency room in a chair, looking tired. His eyes were red as he stared intensely

at the emergency room door. Once full of energy, he now seemed worn and aged.

He clenched his fists tightly, but his body trembled uncontrollably. The corridor was eerily quiet, with no one in sight.

He was unable to hold back any longer, and tears began to stream down his face.

"Josiah!"

At that moment, a familiar voice came from nearby. Josiah struggled to his feet and saw Zephyr and Cordelia. His

legs nearly gave way, and he almost fell.

Zephyr quickly steadied him while Cordelia looked toward the emergency room, showing her concern and

reassurance. "Don't worry. The medical team inside consists of Zennie and Seth's students. They are highly skilled.

Kelly is usually well-cared for, and I'm sure nothing serious will happen to her."

"What happened exactly?" Zephyr frowned. "How did her condition suddenly become so severe? And Arya..."

his eyes pleading. "Zephyr, you must help me

I truly don't know how to go on living if something happens to both of

Cordelia said firmly. "Arya is our

Hasn't that person

then, Cordelia recalled something she was about to mention, but Graham and Sophia arrived in

to speak as

and he approached Josiah,

resounding slap landed on Graham's

could react,

you..." Graham was dumbfounded, both sides of his face flushed and burning

contain his fury, shouting with

"Dad—"

of the Bayers!" Josiah gasped for air. "I don't

and Cordelia tried to calm Josiah down and told him

stood to the side, doing his best to contain his

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