로그인*************The Present****************Now, Liora opened the conference room at the White Medical Center and gestured for them to go in.Elizabeth flipped her hair and walked past Liora with an air of authority. The moment she stepped into the room she screamed, “Oh, my God!”“Mom!” Michael shot as he hurried into the room too.Travis’s heart skipped a beat, his eyes widening as he thought the worst.He rushed after them, wanting to see what was going on with his own eyes.Sitting on the bed, looking as alive as ever, was David Ashford, and standing right beside him was his lawyer.“Father?” Travis called in shock as relief flooded him.“Yes, Travis,” David answered.“You’re alive?” Michael asked in a voice mixed with shock and relief, but his eyes looked uneasy.“My God, I thought we were going to loose you.” Elizabeth stated as tears rolled down her eyes.“Why did Liora lie to us that you were dying?” Michael asked, glancing at Liora, who had just
****************Five days Earlier********************At the White Medical Center, Lily and Ian were coming out of Adrian’s room after checking on him. It had become a daily routine to check on him casually, to ease the burden on Liora.As they shut the door behind them, they saw Travis and Alex walking towards the room.“Where is Liora?” Travis asked.“She should be in her mom’s room. She has been there for almost two days now.” Lily responded.“Thank you.” Travis said, then turned to head over.“I’m glad Liora is getting all she ever wanted with the man she never allowed herself belief she wanted as well.” Lily muttered under her breath.“It’s been a very heavy and long year for Travis too.” Alex stated with a deep sigh. When Travis got to the door, he knocked softly before pushing it open and stepping into the vast, well-lit room.“Travis,” Fiona called softly as soon as she saw him.Liora, Fiona, and Betty were all beside Vanessa’s bed, with Fiona checkin
Travis was out of his seat at the speed of light as he hurried out to catch Liora. He had no idea what had made her burst out in anger.“Liora!” Felix and Alex called from behind as they rushed out after Travis too.The next thing they heard was the echoing sound of a slap that rang throughout the room. The busy station came to a standstill for three straight seconds.Scott’s head snapped to the right, his eyes blazing hot as he looked at Liora. The tension in the room was thick enough to cut through.“Ouch! You really do pack a punch, Doctor Athena!” Scott Cavanade said as he grinned at her.The smile didn’t reach his eyes as he looked from her to Travis, who was now standing behind her.“Back to work, guys." The detective called out before facing them to say, "Ms. Liora, I know you are angry, but that was…”“Don’t worry, I won’t press charges.” Scott scoffed.“I didn’t think your hatred for me would make you hurt my kids,” Travis said, his hands balled into fists at his side.“Don’t
Fiona, Betty, Ian, and Lily all rushed into the room as well, a look of horror on their faces.Written in bold on the screen were the wordsNicole Stuart: Wanted for attempted murder and spreading false information about Ashford’s medtech company.“Did you know about this?” Felix asked as he stared at the blank look on Travis’s face.“I just spoke to the detective, and he mentioned that Nicole Stuart was placed on a no flight list and arrested at the airport. Apparently she had booked a flight a day after the accident.” Travis explained.Liora’s face was pale as she asked, “Did she do it?”“I don’t know. She is currently being interrogated,” Travis responded.“We need to head down there now!” Liora stated, her voice deadly calm.“I do not think it wise for you to leave the hospital.” Lily stated.“I am going to look at that b*tch in the eye and ask her what my kids f*cking did to her!” Liora shot back.It was almost like she had not fainted three days ago. She looked like a cat ready
“What is it?” Travis asked.“It has to do with the accident. I had your team pull up the CCTV footage at the intersection where your car was hit," Felix explained.“And you were right, it does seem like a deliberate action.” Alex added.“The detective is coming to see you today as well. Looks like his search for the past three days has paid off," Felix stated.“Okay. Thank you, and Alex, you know what to do.” Travis said as he handed the phone over to Felix.“Yes. I will let you know once the detective arrives.” Alex said as Felix pulled him out of the room.“What was all that about? The accident was deliberate?” Liora asked.“Hmm, it’s a long story, Liora, one I am not sure you are strong enough to hear right now.” Travis responded.“I am strong enough.” Liora argued, her eyes searching his.“Not until you tell me what is eating you up.” Travis insisted, then added, “There, that’s the look again. What exactly are you hiding?”“My mom’s alive!” Liora blurted out, breathing heavily, he
The next morning, just as the sun was rising, Travis walked into the hospital, this time around, dressed in loose black track pants and a white t-shirt.The room had been chaotic after Liora’s words. Elizabeth and Michael had stormed out of the hospital after blaming Travis while the lawyer had simply tapped Travis’s shoulder before leaving. He had spent the last couple of hours trying to come to terms with the fact that his father was about to die.“Hello Brad, how is my father?” Travis asked.Brad was surprised to see him, knowing he had only left the hospital a couple of hours ago.“He is stable; Liora is in there with him.” Brad responded.“Okay, thank you.” Travis said, then turned and walked away before Brad could ask any question.Travis headed over to Adrian’s room, knocking softly before walking in. Standing by his bed was Fiona, who was checking his vitals.“Travis?” Fiona called in surprise.“I could not sleep.” Travis offered by way of explanation.Fiona had sent them all







