Lucas’ heart raced as he hurried through the bustling streets, his mind clouded with worry for his mother. Every step felt heavy with uncertainty. Maria's frantic call had sent him into a frenzy, and he couldn't shake the feeling of dread gnawing at him.
At the hospital, Maria met him with a worried expression, her eyes brimming with concern. "Lucas, I'm so glad you're here," she said, her voice trembling slightly. "Your mother... she had a heart attack. They're still trying to stabilise her."
Lucas froze, his breath catching in his throat. The words hit him like a ton of bricks, and for a moment, he felt as though the world had stopped spinning.
"Is she... is she going to be okay?" he managed to ask, his voice barely above a whisper.
Maria's gaze softened with sympathy as she reached
