Chapter 330

The overwhelming pain in my head felt like my skull was about to split open, a sensation worse than death. I could barely register Evan's panicked voice next to me. "Ari, hold on! Don't pass out—please don't!" I tried to fight through the haze, clinging desperately to consciousness. Half an hour later, Dr. Drake arrived in a rush. His expression turned grim the moment he saw me. "We need to get her to the hospital right away! No more delays." He placed an ice pack on my forehead and leaned closer, his voice calm but urgent. "How are you feeling?" I shook my head weakly, my voice barely audible. "Terrible... I think... I think I'm dying." His face tightened. "You're not going to die. But I need you to tell me exactly how you feel—this is important." Tears streamed down my face as I whispered, "My head... it feels like it's going to explode. It hurts so much... I can't take it..." Dr. Drake quickly administered a shot and reassured me, "You're going to be okay. Just hang