Elliot's eyes were instantly filled with a menacing aura!
The doctor quickly corrected himself and said, "I'm not saying she's dead. She’s possibly in shock after losing too much blood. Ahem, it could be hypovolemic shock!"
Elliot's lashes fluttered as he took a deep breath. He held Avery so tightly in his arms that it was like he wanted to absorb her into his own body.
Moments later, the helicopter landed at the hospital, and Avery was rushed into the emergency room.
As Elliot stood outside of the emergency room doors, it felt like someone had hit a pause button on him.
It was as if his entire heart and body had been sucked dry!
What would he do if anything happened to Avery?
His phone rang, interrupting his agonizing thoughts.
He pulled out his phone and answered it.
"How's Avery?! I've dealt with Grimes!" Mike said gleefully. "That old b*st*rd! I knew he would escape through the abc door ... We caught him the moment he walked out!"
Elliot's Adam's apple rolled in his throat, and he croaked, "She was shot in the arm. She’s in the emergency room right now."
"Which hospital are you at?! I'm coming over right away!" Mike paused, then asked," Was she conscious when you found her?" Elliot suddenly did not know how to answer his question.
"Say something!" Mike snapped. "F*cking say something, Elliot Foster!"
"She’s definitely still alive,” Elliot mumbled.
Mike understood.
Avery was either already dead, or she was close to death.
"Go home, Mike." Elliot clenched his fists as he tried to keep his reason intact, then said calmly, "The kids are waiting at home. Go home and explain things to them."
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