Tessa’s eyes widened as Roman dropped to the floor with a heavy thud, blood already spreading fast across the terrace.

“Roman!” she screamed.

She fell beside him, her knees hitting the concrete, her hands instantly pressing against his side where the blood poured through her fingers.

“Roman, stay with me—stay with me!” Her voice cracked as she tried to apply pressure, panic scattering her thoughts. “Stay with me please!” She sobbed.

Behind her, tyres screamed.

The black Camry sped down the long driveway, speeding so recklessly it almost hit Salima as she stepped through the front gates with her handbag still on her arm.

Salima froze as the car tore...