Olivia shot Sadie a long look before turning to Andrew. He didn't seem like he was gonna ask Sadie to leave; he just kept his head down, staying quiet. Olivia got the hint. When they said they didn't need too many people around, they meant her, not Sadie.

Even though Olivia felt pretty crappy inside, she kept it cool. "Alright, I'm heading out. Goodbye," she said, giving a nod to everyone before walking away. Andrew told his crew to stand guard outside, leaving just a few people inside. Soon, it got real quiet outside the emergency room.

"Can I go in and see him?" Sadie asked Dahlia softly.

"Sure, let's get you changed," Dahlia nodded. He helped Sadie into a sterile gown and then took her inside.

Micah was lying on the hospital bed, an IV in his hand, an oxygen mask under his nose, and monitors hooked up to his chest.

His head was wrapped in bandages. Even though the wounds were treated, the room still reeked of blood.

Seeing him like that, Sadie couldn't hold back her tears. She didn't want to get too close, afraid she'd disturb him, but she also didn't want to stay too far, worried he wouldn't see her when he woke up. "Ms. James, Mr. Clemens was calling your name before he passed out. Please stay with him," Dahlia said gently.

"Okay," Sadie murmured. She slowly walked over, sat by the bed, and looked at Micah with a mix of emotions. "I'll step out now; I need to talk to Andrew," Dahlia said softly, then left with her assistant.

Annika stayed with Sadie. Andrew was waiting outside. When he saw Dahlia come out, he rushed over. "How is he?"

Dahlia glanced back at Sadie, closed the door, pulled Andrew aside, and whispered, "So far, no other complications, but it's still touch and go. Given Mr. Clemens' condition, we need to keep a close watch."

"It was already risky enough, and now he's this badly hurt," Andrew sighed, both angry and worried. "He really doesn't care about his own life."

"I heard it was to save Ms. James?" Dahlia asked.

"Yeah," Andrew nodded and quickly explained what happened.

"No wonder," Dahlia sighed. "In Mr. Clemens' heart, the person he cares about most is still Ms. James."

"But look at him now. How could he be so reckless?" Andrew said helplessly. "I'm really worried sick."

"What's done is done; worrying won't help," Dahlia comforted. "We need to replace Riley ASAP. I'm also trying to get in touch with some top doctors. Dr. Perez will be here in a few days, and I'll ask her to take a look. Maybe she'll have some new ideas." "Alright," Andrew nodded.

Dahlia said, "I'll go set up a more comfortable room for Mr. Clemens."

Andrew nodded. "Go ahead."

Dahlia moved Micah to a private room, and Sadie stayed with him. Annika had someone bring clean clothes from home. Sadie took a shower, changed into comfy loungewear, and settled into a chair, quietly watching Micah.

He was now in a white hospital gown, and his body had been cleaned. Even though there were no visible bloodstains, the smell of blood still lingered.

Sadie turned off the main lights, leaving just a wall lamp to softly light up Micah on the bed.

Micah was in a deep sleep, his breathing barely audible. Only the heart monitor showed he was still alive.

Sadie quietly watched him, thinking about how he had risked everything to save her. She felt even more guilty and remorseful.

She had thought that after everything that had happened, his feelings for her had faded. But in that critical moment, he still saved her without a second thought.

She gently held his cold, lifeless hand. Then, she placed his hand on her face, hoping to transfer some warmth to him. Tears fell, sliding from his fingertips to his palm, but he remained unaware.

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