Christian's POV
I watched as Ashley's face changed from relaxed to worried in an instant. She answered the phone, her voice hesitant. "Hello?"
As she listened, her expression turned grim, and she stood up, her eyes locked on mine. "What? How bad is it?"
Ashley's eyes flashed at mine, concern etched on her face. "I'll be right there," she said, already moving towards the door.
"Wait, what's going on?" I asked, trying to process what was happening.
Ashley turned back to me, her face pale. "It's Mark. He's been attacked, he has multiple stab wounds, and they don't think he'll make it through surgery."
Ashley's eyes locked onto mine, filled with a mix of worry and determination. "I have to go, Christian. I'm the only family he has listed." she said finally, already moving towards the do
