Nick drove Amelia back to the hospital in silence, the weight of Maddie's deteriorating condition pressing down on them both. Every sound, every breath seemed magnified as they walked down the sterile corridors, both of them holding back words that would only add to their frustration. Nick clenched his fists, feeling the tension radiating off Amelia beside him. Her steps were quick, urgent, her face tight with worry.
When the doctor approached them, his face gave away the gravity of the situation before he even spoke. "Maddie's collapsed again," he explained gently, "and I'm afraid she urgently needs treatment. Without a suitable donor, we're running out of options here."
Amelia's eyes widened, her lips parting slightly as the doctor's words sank in. Beside her, Nick's jaw clenched, his eyes narrowing. This was a nightmare neither of them could wake up from.
