Chapter 112

Jasmine scrambled to the cabinet, fumbling for Delilah's usual blood pressure medication. She shook out a couple of pills and pressed them to Delilah's lips, her voice frantic. "Mom, take these! Hurry!" Delilah managed to swallow the pills, but instead of relief, they only made things worse. Her body went slack, collapsing backward in a heap as she lost consciousness on the floor. For a terrifying moment, Jasmine's mind went completely blank. It took her a few heartbeats before she could think again. Her hands shook as she dialed 911, her voice faltering as she explained the situation and rattled off her address to the dispatcher. Before long, an ambulance screeched to a stop outside. The paramedics rushed in, loading Delilah into the ambulance, and immediately began emergency treatment. Jasmine climbed in after them, her heart lodged in her throat the entire ride. She clenched her fists until her knuckles turned white, silently pleading that Delilah would make it. The ambulance