NovelEnglishChapter 58 Chapter 58 ,80% "Aaron is already inside saving her! Don't go in there! Haley said as she firmly grabbed Alex's arm, preventing him from entering.
"Here they come!" A gasp rippled through the crowd as Alex turned to see Aaron rushing out from a side exit, cradling Ellie in his arms.
People rushed forward to surround them.
"Ellie!" Alex pushed through, wanting to take her from Aaron, bur Aaron shook his head. “Don't touch her!" Ellie was nestled against Aaron, her hair a tangled mess, her clothes burned in several places, and she was shaking uncontrollably.
"Here, take it," Ellie said weakly, her trembling hand offering a bouquet she had held tightly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Ellie." Alex felt his eyes sting as he grasped her hand, a sudden ache pounding in his chest.
Noticing Ellie go limp in his arms, Aaron's heart dropped. He quickly turned and ran toward the waiting ambulance.
Flashbacks of his earlier words to Ellie flooded Alex's mind, causing him to drop the bouquet he was holding. He stared at the broken red thread hanging from his ring finger, clenching it tightly in his fist.
"What are you wearing?" "It's a red string for good luck." "Wearing a string isn't going to save you; it's better to just askfor protection." That was their conversation just moments ago, but now the one who was supposed to save her wasn't him. Haley pulled her gaze from Aaron back to Alex, who was staring at the ambulance with red-rimmed eyes. "There are doctors inside, and Aaron is with her. Ellie will be finer Haley said calmly, stepping in front of Alex to block his line of sight.
"Let's go. I'll take you home,” he said, finally averting his gaze. He tucked the broken piece of string into his pocket and led Haley away from the chaos.
As the clock approached midnight, Ellie finally woke up in a hospital room.
"Don't think about anything. Just rest," Aaron said, refusing to leave herside.
Ellie didn't say a word; she didn't have the strength to reply. Instead, she curled up tightly, almost like a silent little ball, not uttering a sound.
Through the blanket, Aaron noticed something was off-she was shaking. He pulled back the covers and felt her forehead, which was scorching hot. Panic rose, and he rushed to find a doctor.
The next morning. Alex and Haley arrived at the hospital to visi Ellie, who was still burning up and tossing in nightmares. Seeing Alex and Haley together, Aaron's expression tightened. Haley noticed Aaron's cold demeanor and stayed back at the 11:00 Tue, Jan 28 0 Chapter 58 door.
80% Alex entered alone, looking at Ellie's flushed face, stretched out on the bed. He reached out to check her temperature, only to be stopped by Aaron.
"Aaron!" Alex's face hardened instantly.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSeated beside the bed, Ellie leaned against Alex's shoulder. Their eyes met as Aaron spoke in a cool voice, "We don't need you here."
Alex's rebellious nature sparked. He held onto Ellie's wrist, refusing tbslet go. "I just cto see how she is doing. What's your problem, Aäron?” Aaron shot back, "Thanks to you, she's not doing well!"
Ellie leaned against Aaron, weakly opening her eyes to look at Alexm Feelings s of injustice bubbled inside her as she trembled, whispering, "I really don't feel good. Please leave." Alex stared at Ellie for what felt like an eternity before suddenly spinning around and striding out of the room.
Ellie kept sliding down further into the blankets, trying to hide herself away.
"Just rest for a bit. I'll call a doctor to ccheck on you," Aaron said.
He got up and walked to the door, noticing Haley, who was still lingering outside the room. Without a word, Aaron closed the hospital room door behind him. Haley stood in the hallway, watching Aaron pass by without acknowledging her. She shouted after him, “Hey, Aaron, hold on!" Aaron palised and turned around.
There was a small distance between them, and Haley looked at him with frustration etched on her face. "What's your Aaron?"
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