Her body was overcome with a crushing helplessness, making it difficult to breathe.
When Stella felt she was on the brink of unconsciousness, a beam of light pierced the dark.
“Stella, wake up!” A familiar deep voice resonated in her ears.
Stella struggled to open her eyes but failed.
Then, in the next instant, she found herself lifted into a warm embrace. The enveloping heat began to fend off the cold, a wave of comfort washing over her.
With that warmth, Stella felt a sense of relief. She was safe.
Matthew sprinted out of the freezer, carrying Stella in his arms.
His jaw clenched, glancing at Stella’s ashen face. His heart was heavy with concern.
“Stella!” Miley exclaimed, her eyes welling up with tears as she rushed forward.
“Who locked you in there? Stella, can you hear me?”
“Take her to the hospital,” Matthew ordered, his face clouded with anger.
“No ” Stella managed to utter.
She feebly placed her hand on Matthew’s arm. The cold sensation from her fingertips penetrated through his thin shirt.
Gently, Matthew reassured her, “Don’t worry. We’re going to the hospital. You’ll be alright.”
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Upon hearing Matthew’s soothing voice, Stella’s nerves began to calm.
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She shook her head weakly and rasped, “No… Don’t go to the hospital. .
Then, she drifted into unconsciousness.
“Stella! Stella…” Miley was flustered.
“Ll drive to the hospital right away…”
“Hold on,” Matthew interjected in a deep voice.
He understood what Stella meant.
He briskly ordered the nervous manager standing nearby, “Suppress any news about this and ready a room immediately.”
“Of course, please follow me,” the manager responded in fear.
Then, he wasted no time to arrange a room.