“But Adrien, we couldn’t back down!” Adam squeezed through and said, “We have to maintain our image at all times and not let anyone down about the heroes!”
As he spoke, Adam straightened his posture, crossed his arms in front of his chest, and looked absolutely pumped.
Emmeline happened to be with Abel, and they both saw his demeanor, instantly bursting into laughter.
Adam turned around abruptly and saw Emmeline and Abel. He sheepishly scratched his head and said, “Abel, Emma!”
“Adam, Adrien,” Abel chuckled. “Today, the two of you instantly became the center of attention as heroic figures. It’s truly an honor for the Ryker family. Ryker’s stocks have skyrocketed today.”
“Well, that’s fantastic!” Adam exclaimed. “Spreading positive energy is truly uplifting, and I must say, the feeling of being a hero is absolutely exhilarating. From now on, I think I’ll focus my efforts on becoming a hero.”
“You should have taken me to the ward first,” Adrien said. “Didn’t you see a wounded soldier lying there?”
Adam and Abel bent down, pushing the trolley towards the front elevator.
Emmeline and Lizbeth followed from behind.
“What happened to those two women?” Emmeline asked Lizbeth.
“Luna’s injuries were serious, but her life wasn’t in danger,” Lizbeth said. “The other person is fine too, just a minor forehead injury.”
“That’s terrific,” Emmeline whispered. “Liz, did you find this accident strange?”
“Strange?” Lizbeth blinked her dark eyes. “Is it strange to have a car accident on the highway? Besides, Luna just touched that McLaren, and it’s very likely she couldn’t handle it. Maybe she mistook the accelerator for the brakes?”
Emmeline furrowed her brow, pondered for a moment, and responded, “You make a valid point.”
“What’s wrong?” Lizbeth asked. “Is there an issue with this?”
“Could this really be happening?” Lizbeth exclaimed. “I haven’t offended anyone.”
“Well,” Emmeline nodded, “perhaps we were overthinking it, but let’s be more cautious in the future.”
As they talked, Lizbeth’s phone rang. She took it out and glanced at it; it was a call from Edmond.
Lizbeth answered, “Edmond?”
Edmond’s voice sounded anxious as he exclaimed, “Liz, are you okay?”
Upon hearing this, Lizbeth’s throat tightened, and she replied, “Edmond, I’m fine.”
At that moment, hearing her family’s concerned voices warmed her heart.
“Edmond saw the video online,” he continued. “At first, it scared me to death, but luckily, you weren’t in the car.”
“Yeah,” Lizbeth nodded, “a friend and I swapped cars, and something happened.”
“I can’t control others, as long as you’re okay,” Edmond said. “Adrien got injured, right?”
“He got a leg injury,” Lizbeth said. “He’s currently receiving treatment at Ryker Hospital.”
“Erin and I will come over right away,” Edmond said. “Don’t be afraid, Liz, you have Edmond with you.”
“Um, thank you, Edmond,” Lizbeth’s voice choked again.
Although they hadn’t been raised together since childhood, they were still siblings.
This bond of kinship could not be broken no matter what.
On the other hand, Erin’s face turned dark with anger.
The heavens treated her unfavorably, refusing to help her.
She experienced disappointments and setbacks everywhere she looked!
After more than half an hour, Edmond and Erin arrived at Ryker Hospital.
They approached the nurse’s station and were informed that Adrien was in the VIP surgical ward.
The two of them took the elevator upstairs and located the room number mentioned by the nurse.
Upon entering, they found themselves in a small living room where two caregivers were present.
They had to walk further inside to reach the ward.
When they pushed the door open, instead of Adrien, they were greeted by a woman with an injured leg.
Edmond realized he had taken the wrong floor and apologized.
Erin was taken aback at Sonia.
Before she could speak, Edmond pulled her around.
Erin turned back and nodded towards Sonia.
Sonia also nodded.
She understood Erin’s meaning. She said she would return to see her.
The two of them weren’t familiar, but to gather information about Abel, Sonia treated Erin to a meal.
However, at this moment, seeing this woman, Sonia felt that she might be able to learn more information from her.
