Axel coughed up blood as soon as Alex ended the call.
Evan's face turned pale, and his hands shook uncontrollably. It was the first time Alex had seen Evan so terrified.
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Thirty minutes later, Evan rushed Axel to Grand East, cradling him carefully. He hurried into the emergency department, gently placing Axel on a stretcher.
Trying to hide his own emotions, he comforted Axel, "I'll be right outside. Don't be scared."
Axel breathed heavily and reassured him, "I'm fine, don't worry, Daddy…"
Evan's eyes welled up with tears.
Dr. Richie Webber then intervened, saying, "Mr. Jordan, we will take care of Mr. Jordan Jr."
They wheeled Axel into the emergency room.
As Axel's cold, little hands slipped from Evan's grasp, a profound sense of helplessness consumed him. He watched Axel disappear behind the emergency room doors.
Alex approached Evan, patted his shoulder, and tried to encourage him. "Don't worry. He's going to be fine."
Evan's gaze remained fixed on the emergency room, his
