As the ambulance lights flickered and sirens wailed through the night, Lydia found herself in a whirlwind of chaos and confusion. The airbag had deployed upon impact, saving her from a more severe injury, but her body was still battered and her mind was reeling from the sudden turn of events. She clung to consciousness as the paramedics worked swiftly to extract her from the mangled wreckage.
Soon, the ambulance doors swung open, and she was rushed into the emergency room. The sterile, bright lights overhead contrasted starkly with the darkness of the night she had just left behind. The medical team swarmed around her, checking her vitals, asking questions, and assuring her that she was in good hands. Her body ached, and the adrenaline that had kept her going began to wear off, leaving her feeling drained and vulnerable.
