Author's PovThe car sped through the streets. In the back seat, Lucia lay weakly on Alexandro's lap, her face pale, her lips bluish, her breath short and shallow, occasionally faltering like someone trying to swallow air but not getting enough.Alexandro's hand gripped her cold hand, while his other hand pressed against his own chest, trying to calm his pounding heart."We're almost there."Lucia didn't answer. Her eyes were closed, her long eyelashes fluttering slightly like someone fighting sleep.In the front seat, Marco drove at maximum speed, occasionally honking the horn, running red lights, not caring about other cars swerving to the side. Beside him, Gianna sat tense, one hand holding her phone, already contacting the hospital, telling them to be ready.Before the car had fully stopped, Alexandro opened the door. He carried Lucia out, her heavy body feeling weightless in his arms, though he felt nothing.Doctors and nurses immediately took over. Lucia was laid on a gurney, an
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