*Hadley* The chaos unfolds with a speed that leaves my heart racing, the medical team's swift movements a blur around Zayan's bed. I'm frozen, watching through a haze of fear as they work to stabilize him, the beeping of the machines escalating into a frenzy that mirrors the panic in my veins. JZ's grip on my shoulder is both a comfort and a reminder of the reality we're facing. "He has to be okay," I whisper, more a plea than a statement. The thought of losing Zayan, of a world without his strength and love, is unbearable. But something suddenly hits me and beneath the layers of fear and desperation, anger starts to simmer…a fierce, burning rage against Calix for orchestrating this nightmare. Once the immediate frenzy subsides and the doctors manage to stabilize Zayan again, I pull J

