Chapter 648: Partners In Crime
"Gabe?" Autumn’s voice trembled as she looked at the tense faces of Ian and Demon. The silence that followed was deafening, each second stretching her anxiety to its limits.
"Please, tell me!" Her desperation was palpable, her eyes pleading for any kind of reassurance.
Finally, Ian broke the silence, his voice carrying a note of sympathy. "How are you holding up, Autumn?"
"I’m doing as well as I can be, Ian," she replied, trying to steady her voice. "But please, just tell me—how is Gabe?"
Ian’s face darkened with concern. "There’s swelling on his brain. During transport, there was a minor accident that caused the swelling to increase. He’s currently in the Critical Intensive Care Unit. We won’t have a clearer picture of his condition for at least the next twenty-four hours."
Autumn felt as if her world was crumbling. Her knees felt weak, and she gripped the edge of a nearby chair, trying to hold herself upright. "What do you mean we won’t know anything? He has to be fine. He can’t be anything else..."
Demon placed a comforting hand on her shoulder and gently guided her towards a chair. "I know it’s hard, Autumn. We’re all hoping for the best. For now, we need to sit tight and wait for him to wake up."
"But—" Autumn’s voice faltered as she struggled to grasp the situation. "What exactly happened? I thought he was rescued. How could there be an accident?"
Ian and Demon exchanged a somber glance before Ian responded, his tone weary. "It’s just details, Autumn. The main thing is that Gabe is with us, and we’re all holding onto hope that he’ll pull through.