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The sound of monitoring equipment echoed rhythmically in the room. Bright white lights glared down as Giselle slowly opened her eyes. Her head felt heavy, her body weak, as if she had just been pulled back from the depths.

“Leon…” she whispered.

The next second, her eyes widened. Her breathing became frantic. Memories of the violent impact, the screeching brakes, and Leon’s arm shielding her body flooded back without warning.

“Leon!” Giselle screamed in panic.

A nurse immediately rushed to her side. “Ma’am, please calm down. Take a deep breath.”

Giselle shook her head violently. “Where is Leon? Where is my husband?” Her voice trembled as her hands clenched...