Chapter 52 The Patient's Fiancé

Blood streamed down Kaia's head, the rain washing it into horrifying red trails across the sidewalk. Luke frowned. It had only been a little while since he'd last seen her, so how had she ended up such a wreck? He said nothing, his face as cold and unreadable as ever, but he pulled open the car door without hesitation, gesturing for Kate to get in with Kaia. The car sped toward the hospital, tires hissing against the slick streets. Luke remained silent the entire ride, offering no glimpse into his thoughts. At the hospital, a team of nurses rushed Kaia into the emergency room. The hallway lights overhead were blindingly harsh, casting a sickly glow over Kate's anxious, worn-out face. Moments later, a doctor hurried toward her, his expression grim. "The patient has severe head trauma and massive blood loss," he said. "On top of that, the rain exposure has triggered an infection. Her condition is critical. We need a family member to sign the surgery consent form immediately." Ka