When Hearts Collide

to close in around her, and for a moment, she couldn't breathe. Amel

you mean? A

..y

ered, clutching the phone tightly as i

ctors... they said it doesn't look good," Elena's voice wavered, heavy with fe

moments ago, she had stormed out on her father, wishing to never speak to

here as soon as I can," Lil

ase," Elena whispered

illing her tea. "I need to go, Am

y rose to her fee

nt. I'll get

t's

pport. As they hurried out of the cottage, Lily's mind raced with a jumble of thoughts and emotions. She had

y sat in the passenger seat, wringing her hands and staring blankly out the window. The guilt gnawed at her insides. She couldn't shak

before it had even come to a complete stop. Amelia hurried after her as they r

sly at the front desk. "William Hart-

tic expression. "He's in surgery right now.

e counter for support. Surgery. That meant it was s

m here? E

e waiting room ju

ster, Ari

e's with yo

iting room. When she entered, she saw her mother sitting alone, hunched over

rapping her arms around her. Elena looked

nto a tight embrace. "I'm so scared. I don't k

d down her face as the reality of the situation hit her. For all her anger and de

for any news. Time seemed to stretch on endlessly, each minute fee

tor in scrubs entered the waiting room. His expr

e doctor said,

er voice shaking as she stood up,

able for now, but he's in critical condition. The impact from the crash caused signific

on her arm. "Can we see him?" she as

in the ICU. He won't be able to resp

ned to Lily and Aria

Mom," they s

t's

steady even though her hear

e sight of William lying unconscious, surrounded by beeping machines and tubes, made Lily's breath ca

's hand in hers. "I'm here, William. I'm right h

d... I'm so sorry," she whispered, tears spilling down her cheeks.

." the doctor said, as he walked i

ide him, looking all

is Mr.

at him with an

is he?"

accident scene. He called an ambulance, and tha

ly. Although he looked tattere

uld've don

hunning her. "That's

ed to fa

re forever indebted to y

h for saving my husban

ust rolle

a warm smile. "I'll take my leave now". He sa

pered again after the doctor an

. I can't stan

aved

ate

ghed a little, before

m I?" He mut

!! He's