Chapter 42

　　Serena's POV. 　　"Ross's injuries are severe," the doctor began, his voice measured and serious. "He's lost a lot of blood, and his wounds are... complicated." The doctor paused, his eyes locked on mine, and I felt my heart sink, my breath catching in my throat. 　　The doctor's pause felt like an eternity, and I couldn't bear the suspense any longer. 　　"And?..." I pressed, my voice trembling. 　　The doctor's eyes darted between me and Richard, and I sensed a hesitation in his voice. "Doctor, what?!" I screamed, my patience snapping. 　　His words dropped like a bombshell: "We tried our best to save him, but we couldn't. We lost him." 　　Richard gasped, and I felt like I'd been punched in the gut. My breath caught in my throat, and for a moment, I forgot to breathe. 　　My mouth hung open, my eyes wide with shock. My legs buckled beneath me, but Richard caught me, holding me upright. I stared at him, then back at the doctor, my mind reeling in denial. I shook my head, sniffing back tears. 　　"