The doctor set down his stethoscope.
“She inhaled a lot of smoke, leading to tracheal constriction. She’s stable now but needs to be observed for concussion symptoms over the next two days.”
Relieved, Miley thanked the doctor.
“I understand. Thank you.”
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After the doctor left, Miley turned to Stella, tears forming in her eyes.
“I was terrified, Stella. I can’t let you go anywhere alone again. I have to be with you.”
“I’m alright,” Stella reassured in a raspy voice.
“Don’t worry”
“Look at you. I almost thought I would never see you again.” Miley extended her hand to Stella, but she promptly withdrew it as soon as it neared, apprehensive of inadvertently touching Stella’s injury.
She gently held Stella’s hand and said softly, “Listen to the doctor.
Take proper rest, and I’ll fetch anything you need.”
“Water…” Stella said with difficulty.
Miley stood up.
“I’ll get it for you right away.”
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Quickly, Miley fetched her a glass of water and helped her drink.
Setting the glass aside, she inquired, “Need anything else?”
Stella shook her head.
“How did I end up in the hospital?”
The last thing she remembered was someone saving her, but now only Miley was here.
“Matthew rescued you,” Miley divulged.
“What?” Stella looked stunned.
“How did he know where I was? What about Maverick?”
She was supposed to meet Maverick. Had she not arrived, he would have been the one to find her.