When Hearts Collide

He quickly assessed William's condition, checking

almly, his tone reassuring. "You were in a car accide

sion one of confusion and pain. "The accident..."

ftly, reaching out to gently h

d, wiped away tears of relief. "Thank God y

?" Arianna asked, her voi

he was in pain. "Like I've been hit by a truck," he m

his examination and

awake and responsive. We'll monitor him closely over the next 24 hours,

y, her eyes never leav

tor. We'll make

er voice full of gratitude. She

. How did t

after you... so you w

But he didn't listen. The worst part is that

least... I

he folded her arms to her

again?" Arianna asked as she stared

age to one of the Lan

business, Ari!" Lily

right time to t

scoffed. "It had to

Lily yelled

f you had just agreed. I mean, marrying one of the Langstons' sons is

y one of them instead, hu

. But since you're the first dau

a warned, as she tried

place for this. Look at your father's st

mo

, sto

sorry

y scoffed, and walked

alk away?" Elena asked, and A

l go home to prepare something for

ing is, Elena". William

. Elena said, and

by a wince of pain. "I'll take whatever you make,

ayfully. "I promise to k

ng by the bed, crosse

ebir

e. "Arianna, don't be too ha

" Arianna replied, though her

bit?" Elena asked, smoothing ou

't take too long. I don't want t

ead. "I won't be gone long. Rest, a

leave, Arianna paused at the do

re us like that again."William's expression softened

ena out of the room, leaving W

***

t. The confrontation with Arianna had left her seething, but her father's condition weighe

her out of her thoughts. She turned to see A

ind you out here

y. But, I'

your Dad

s ok

oo good. Come. I'

arted to follow Amelia, b

ething

t my phone in

pick it up

fine. I'll g

"Okay. I'll wai

bumped into someone, making some prescr

zed. She picked up the prescriptions from th

ittle, when she r

t are you stil