I wheeled my suitcase out of the apartment.At the airport, sitting in the departure lounge, I got a call from Dr. Carter."Sophie, get to the hospital now! Ethan was in a car accident!"My mind went blank.I dropped my luggage and grabbed a cab to the hospital.The light above the operating room stayed on.Dr. Carter stood outside, his face grim."He's been in a terrible state mentally. He ran a red light and was hit by a truck."I leaned against the wall, shaking.If Ethan died, Hailey would never forgive me.Hours later, the surgeon came out and pulled off his mask."He's alive, but the head trauma was severe. There may be lasting complications."I let out a long breath. Alive was enough.Ethan was unconscious for a full week.I stayed at his bedside around the clock, sponging him down, talking to him."Ethan, please wake up. Just wake up and I'll stay. I won't leave. I'll spend the rest of my life by your side as her stand-in."On the morning of the eighth day, his fingers twitched
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