Chapter 166

Stella rushed over in a panic, dropping to her knees beside Lily. Blood poured from Lily's wrist, quickly soaking through the pristine white carpet. "Lily!" she cried, yanking off a piece of her own clothing to wrap tightly above the wound, trying to slow the bleeding. Her fingers trembled as she pressed them against Lily's neck—there was still a weak pulse. "Hang in there, I'm calling for help right now!" Stella fumbled for her phone, quickly dialing emergency services. As she waited for the ambulance, she didn't stop applying pressure to the wound, her voice shaking as she called Lily's name again and again. She couldn't let her pass out. "Stella... it hurts so much... why would she do this..." Lily's voice was faint, barely audible. "Don't talk, save your strength," Stella tried her best to keep her calm. Now wasn't the time to ask who 'she' was—Lily was too weak. She could ask once Lily was stable. "The doctors will be here soon." But Lily just shook her head slightly and, using al