Chapter 1558

Miley felt a surge of agitation, her senses heightened as she reached out to check Bertha’s breath.

Though feeble, it was still discernible, offering a glimmer of reassurance amidst her growing concern.

With urgency coursing through her veins, Miley swiftly initiated cardiopulmonary resuscitation for Bertha.

“I’ve called for an ambulance.

They’ll be here soon.

Just hang in there…”

Yet, despite her efforts, Bertha remained unresponsive.

As she rubbed Bertha’s chilled hands, Miley’s prayers became fervent pleas.

“Please, don’t die! The doctors will be here any moment…”

Despite their previous discord, a newfound understanding had blossomed between them.

Miley couldn’t bear the thought of losing Bertha now, as they had finally found common ground.

Exhaustion clawed at Miley’s bones, leaving her drained of strength.

She collapsed beside Bertha, her gaze drifting towards the river they had journeyed along, its dark waters reflecting the tumult of their ordeal.

As despair threatened to consume her, a distant sound pierced the silence, an ambulance siren.

With newfound resolve, Miley leaped to her feet, vigorously waving her hands in a desperate plea for assistance.

The medical team swiftly approached with a stretcher, loading Bertha into the ambulance.

Miley followed closely behind, her heart heavy with concern.

As the vehicle sped away, relief flooded Miley’s senses, the weight of uncertainty lifting from her shoulders.

Borrowing a phone from the paramedics, she yearned to contact Neville, only to realize he was absent from Seamarsh.

Frustration gnawed at her, knowing any call to him would be futile.

With no other recourse, she contemplated reaching out to his parents, though their strained relationship rendered their contact information elusive.

Gazing at Bertha’s unconscious form, Miley slumped against the seat, her spirits waning.

A sudden ringtone interrupted the silence, emanating from within Bertha’s clothing.

The medical personnel retrieved Bertha’s phone, handing it to Miley, where Hurley’s name flashed on the screen.

Without hesitation, Miley answered the call, urgency lacing her voice.

“Come to Selary Hospital quickly!”

In the hospital, Bertha was rushed into surgery.

Miley stayed by the door for a bit, then, worn out, she found a bench in the hallway and sat down.

Everything that happened today felt like a bad dream.

She took a moment to rest and soon dozed off.