The Rise of Lucas

Chapter 68

Isabella's stare, albeit wounded by her previous struggle, had a curiosity that reflected the thoughts whirling inside her head. As Lucas slid into the chair beside her hospital bed, she summoned the fortitude to utter the query that had remained since her return to awareness.

"How did I end up in the hospital?" Isabella's voice was a frail whisper, filled with a feeling of fragility. Her eyes, still adapting to the stark reality of the hospital ward, met Lucas's with a combination of uncertainty and curiosity.

Lucas, realizing the weight of her silent queries, took a minute to gather his thoughts. He leaned closer, his eyes meeting hers in a steady look. "You were in a car accident," he started, picking his words with a careful precision. "I received a call about the incident, and when I arrived at the scene, I found you unconscious in your car."

The lines of anxiety etched over Isabella's forehead deepened as she processed the information. The recollection of the accident remained v