“ROMAN!” Evelyn cried out, her voice cracking with fear.
Mrs. Chen and Mrs. Hartwell rushed into the kitchen the moment they heard her scream.
“Oh my God!”
Mrs. Chen’s face drained of color as she saw Roman on the floor. She spun to Mrs. Hartwell immediately.
“Quickly—call an ambulance!”
Then she dropped beside Evelyn and helped her lift Roman up. His body felt heavy in Evelyn’s arms, like all the strength had been drained from him in a single second. His skin was cold in a way that made Evelyn’s stomach twist.
Evelyn’s hands shook. “Roman… wake up… please…”
He didn’t.
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They couldn’t wait for an ambulance.
Evelyn’s hands shook as she grabbed her phone and called the chauffeur. Minutes later, they were speeding toward the hospital, running red lights, her heart hammering agains
