I stood a few steps behind Edmond when I heard him say, "I'm Ellis Duran's husband." It was like a lightning bolt struck me from the sky, turning me into a corpse in an instant.
At that moment, I wished I could just die. If I died, I wouldn't have to suffer through any more heartache and despair. Death would end all my sorrow and anxiety.
Once Eddy got confirmation from the nurse, he marched straight into the emergency room without even glancing back. The hall was still buzzing with people rushing in and out, but I stood frozen in the middle, like a statue.
Thinking back to ten minutes ago, when I had been excited to see Eddy walk into the hospital, I cursed myself. 'Isabelle, you're the most foolish woman in the world for still holding on to some kind of hope. Well, now reality's shown
