Chapter 16

Right then, Nora's phone suddenly began to ring. When Nora saw the flashing unknown number on her phone screen, her first instinct was that it must be Elliot. Without even thinking, she rejected the call. But barely a moment passed, and the number called again. She hesitated. Not every unknown caller was Elliot, after all. Honestly, she didn't need to start avoiding every unfamiliar number just because of him. So this time, she picked up. A completely unfamiliar voice came through the line. "Hello. Is this Ms. Nora Graham?" Nora simply replied, "Yes." She waited for the caller to explain why she was calling. The woman on the other end got straight to the point after confirming she had the right number. "This is the emergency department at Southport Hospital. Your boyfriend, Mr. Elliot Ward, was in a car accident due to speeding. His condition is serious. Could you come to the hospital as soon as possible?" For a moment, Nora just froze, taking a few seconds to process what she