We arrived at the mansion before the ambulance. As soon as Victor stopped the car, I ran inside.
Alex was still lying on the living room floor. Benson had covered him with a light throw to keep him warm and stood nearby wringing his hands.
“How is he?” I asked and rushed to kneel next to Alex.
“His breathing is very shallow, but his heart is still beating,” Benson replied. “The ambulance should be here any minute to take him to the hospital.”
Victor entered the room and kneeled beside me. He put an arm around my shoulders as I held Alex‘s hand.
“I love you, Father,” I told Alex.“I can’t lose you yet. Please, stay with me.”
But Alex didn’t answer me or move. He was pale and barely breathing.
Tears ran down my face as I leaned against Victor to avoid falling over.
Even though I knew
