I rushed to the hospital as quickly as I could, my heart pounding with urgency as I pushed aside any thoughts about what others might think of my actions. At that moment, the opinions of those around me felt trivial; I had no desire to uphold a flawless facade. The only thing that mattered was my happiness intertwined with the safety and wellbeing of Rachel. I understood that while reputations could be rebuilt over time, opportunities to act in moments of crisis could be fleeting. If I didn’t check on Rachel right away, I feared I would carry the weight of regret for the rest of my life, knowing that I could have been there for her when she needed me most.
Upon arriving at the hospital, a surge of adrenaline coursed through my veins as I made my way to the information desk with purpose. M
