After Rebirth She Strikes Back (Simone) novel Chapter 43

Chapter 43

As Simone stepped our of the cafe, the sky had already turned dark. She was just about to head–on with a massive track at the intersection ahead.

I her driver when she saw a black Cayenne colliding

The Cayenne’s front end was smashed in from the impact, with thick black smoke billowing out.

In no time, the intersection was packed with people, most of them just standing around to watch the commotion. Not a single person dared to step forward and check what was going of

Simone shoved her phone back into her bag and pushed her way into the crowd. As soon as she got close, she recognized a familiar face through the rear window. Her expression shifted dramatically.

Without hesitation, she shoved aside the people blocking her way and forced herself to the front.

“Someone call 911, now!” Simone shouted, her voice cutting through the chaos.

“Quick, call 911! If we wait, it could be too late!” someone in the crowd echoed urgently.

“That girl, stay back! That car’s smoking. It might blow up any second” a panicked voice called out as Simone neared the vehicle.

Neah, step away: It’s too dangerous another person added.

You re still young! Don’t risk your life for this!” someone else shouted.

Simone ignored the warnings. She said firmly. an old man. If we don’t act now, he could die.” Without hesitation, she moved closer to the car.

Reaching through the partially open window, Simone grabbed the emergency hammer. She smashed the glass at the corners, carefully clearing away the shards before unlocking the door from the inside.

Inside, Graham’s face was streaked with blood, and his leg was tightly wedged under the seat, leaving him unable to move.

Simone leaned into the car, inching his leg out bit by bit, her movements precise and determined.

Gralum’s Irg was deeply stuck, and Simone, though resolute, struggled with the effort. Sweat trickled down her forehead, and her hands began to tremble from the strain

Gralum squinted through the pain, his eyes widening slightly in surprise when he saw Simone. “Why are you here?” he rasped, his usual stern expression soficoed by pain.

“Don’t talk. Just breathe deeply and save your strength, Simone instructed, her focus unwavering despite the growing fatigue in her arms.

Noucing her trembling hands, Graham silently complied. He closed his mouth and concentrated on his breathing as Simone had told him.

After several grueling minutes, Simone finally freed Grahan’s leg. She quickly pulled out her handkerchief, pressing it against his wound to stop the bleeding. Then she got out of the car

Simone carefully maneuvered Graham’s body toward the car door, inch by inch. She placed his arms over her shoulders. “Old man, still got some strength left?” she asked, glancing back at Graham.

Grahamn gave a small nod. Before he could say a word, he felt himself being lifted off the ground.

“Then hold on tight,” Samone said, her voler calon but firm. With Graham on her back, she tridged step by step toward the roadside, sweat dripping steadily from her forehead

As they neared the intersection, a few bystanders rushed over and helped case Graham off her back

Simone cast a glance at the driver slumped in the front seat, then turned and beaded back toward the wrecked car. She had barely taken a step when she felt someone grabber steror

Turning around. saw Graham clanchang her sleeve lightly, has expression a mix of worry and urgency.

Thinking he was concerned about his condition. Simone reassured him. “Don’t worry, you’ll be line. The ambulance will be here any minute.” Graham shook his head. His voice pose with panic as he realized her intentions. He said, “You can’t go back. The car’s about to blow. It’s ton dangerous” His grip on her sleeve platened, refusing to let go

“If I don’t go, he’ll die,” S

Simone said firmly, prying Grahain’s hand off her sleeve. Without another word, she turned and rushed back to the car

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Chapter 43

The driver was in far worse shape than Graham, barely clinging to life. Simone didn’t hesitate. She fore her clothes into strips to make makeshift bandages, quickly wrapping his wounds to stop the bleeding. Then she tried to pull him out of the car.

At that time, the piercing wail of an ambulance siren cut through the chaos. Paramedics arrived and took over, carefully extracting the driver from the wreckage Simone followed them into the ambulance, heading straight to the hospital.

Cyrus felt a wave of panic when he saw the trending news, Grabbing his car keys, he rushed to the hospital. He turned what should have been a thirty–minute drive into just ten. He silently prayed on the way. Please, let Simone be okay!

It wasn’t until Cyrus saw Simone sitting safely outside the ICU that the tension in his chest finally eased.

Simone, bored from waiting, had just decided to step out for some food. As she stood up, her eyes met a pair of bloodshot ones staring straight at her

Cyrus’s eyes were terrifyingly red, like those of a wild animal. Simone could see a berce, almost savage intensity in them. It was so different from his usual composed and reserved demeanor.

Almost instinctively. Simone took a few steps back as Cyrus approached.

Cyrus didn’t seem to notice her retreat. In an instant, he closed the distance and pulled Simone into a tight embrace. I’m late,” he said, his voice trembling

Simone finally realized how shaken Cyrus was. She let him hold her and gently pat his back to calm him down. After a moment, she cautiously asked. “Are you okay!”

“I saw the news, the car explosion 1 thought you’d gotten hurt trying to save someone, Cyrus said as he slowly released Simone. His eyes, though calmer now, still carried traces of fear