Holden found himself momentarily taken aback, realizing that in her delirium, Ariana had mistaken him for her deceased husband.
However, Ariana had lost consciousness by this point, her body covered in blood.
A deep crimson hue filled Holdenâs eyes, and in that instant, he experienced an unprecedented fear.
He hadnât even noticed that his own hands were trembling.
âAriana? Ariana!â Holdenâs voice, tinged with both fear and distress, pierced the air.
In a swift motion, Holden cradled Ariana, rushing her into the waiting car, heading towards the hospital at breakneck speed.
Upon their arrival at Mercy Hospital, Holden, still gripped by panic, dashed inside.
Holding Ariana close, he called desperately, âDoctor!
Doctor!â
Medical personnel swiftly rallied, their faces blanching at the sight of Ariana, a tapestry of red.
They took her to the emergency room immediately.
Holden stood rooted in place, his hands stained with Arianaâs blood, his entire frame quivering, the chasm of fear unlike any he had ever known before.
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It was at this moment that he understood the depth of his feelings for Ariana.
The passage of time became a nebulous concept as he waited outside the emergency room, the minutes slipping through his grasp.
It wasnât until the doctor emerged that he snapped back to the present.
âThe patient is not in critical condition.
No vital organs were harmed.
Are you her husband? You should pay closer attention to her usualâ¦â
The doctorâs words brought a wash of relief to Holden.
He hesitated momentarily before accepting the role, a silent acknowledgment of their connection.
He absorbed the doctorâs instructions with unwavering focus, diligently noting them on his phone.
Once the doctor departed, Ariana was transferred to a ward, her consciousness yet to return.
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Holden gazed at her, his mind dwelling on the words she had uttered just before succumbing to unconsciousness.
Did she love her late husband so profoundly? Five years had passed, yet she still couldnât forget him.
After an indeterminate amount of time, Ariana slowly regained consciousness.
The instant her eyes fluttered open, Ariana discovered a cluster of individuals gathered beside her bedside.
As Ariana woke up, Judy released an audible sigh of relief and exclaimed, âThank the heavens.
Youâve finally awakened!â
Rodney also exhaled a sigh of relief and stated, âItâs fortunate youâve awakened.
If you hadnât, Mitchell would have had to prepare for another surgery.
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The remaining members present joined in with warm smiles.