The Unknown Billionaire

Chapter 17

On that fateful day, Vere was stunned by the unexpected turn of events. His heart weighed heavy with remorse for what had happened to Mira. Nevertheless, amid the turmoil, both he and Red were steadfast in their commitment to keep searching the dense, overgrown terrain. They made the difficult decision to split up briefly, thinking it might improve their chances of finding Mira sooner.

Vere wasted no time and suddenly he heard Red shouting “She here”. Vere hurried in the direction of Red's voice. When he reached the place where Mira lay, his heart sank at the sight before him. Mira was unconscious; her injuries were extensive. Tears welled up in Vere's eyes as he rushed to his wife's side, desperately trying to rouse her. "Mira, please wake up.", but Mira remained unresponsive. Though she still had a pulse, her condition was critical.

With no cell phone signal in the area, Red took it upon himself to rush to a nearby station center in search of help. The minutes seemed to drag on endlessly for Vere as he knelt beside his unconscious wife, feeling utterly powerless.

Soon enough, a team of rescuers, led by the name of Steven arrived at the scene. They quickly assessed Mira's condition and carefully placed her on a stretcher. Vere was torn, reluctant to leave his wife's side.

Vere urges that moment and is desperate to climb into the medics' vehicle, but Steven, one of the rescuers, blocks his way. "I'm sorry, but you can't go inside there," Steve firmly insisted.

 "And why not? I am the husband," Vere said. Desperation filled Vere's eyes as he pleaded, "But I need to be with my wife." As tensions rose, Steve quickly reached into his pocket and handed Vere a small card.

"Here is the information about the hospital where we are taking her," he said, hoping it would offer some reassurance.

Vere took the card from Steve's outstretched hand, clutching it tightly. He watched as the medics' vehicle pulled away, carrying his unconscious wife to the unknown.

"Wait, I'll go get my car," Red declared, determined to help in any way he could. Ignoring any objections, he hurried off, leaving Vere with the challenging decision of whether to wait or find another solution.

As moments passed, a tourist on a motorcycle happened to arrive at the scene. Fueled by desperation and a fierce determination to reach Mira, Vere made a snap decision. He seized the motorcycle from its owner and sped off, driven by the urgency of the situation.

His only goal was to catch up to the medics' vehicle. With the motorcycle's engine roaring, Vere raced through the winding roads, eventually catching up to the medics.

However, as they reached the town, the wailing sirens of a police car startled him. He had lost sight of the medics' vehicle momentarily, and now he was being chased by the police. Despite his frantic efforts, Vere couldn't shake off the police pursuit, and he continued to evade them, desperately trying to stay on the trail of the medics' car.

Amid the chaos and confusion, Vere found himself at a crossroads and he stopped, unsure which direction to take North, South, West, or East. He knew he needed guidance to find the hospital mentioned on the card Steven had given him.

Then, in the distance, Vere spotted a pedestrian walking along the road. He pulled up alongside the person and held out the hospital card, his voice trembling as he asked, "Can you please tell me the way to the hospital mentioned on this card?"

The pedestrian studied the card for a moment and pointed in a specific direction. "Head that way, and you'll find it," they said. Thankful for the guidance, Vere continued his frantic drive, his heart pounding with worry for Mira. He knew time was of the essence, and he prayed that he would reach the hospital in time to reunite with his unconscious wife and ensure she received the medical care she so urgently needed.

Vere stepped into the hospital, his heart pounding with worry. He quickly approached the medical reception desk, where he noticed a receptionist assisting another patient. When it was his turn, he spoke with a sense of urgency, "I need to find information about a patient named Mira Mendez and she is my wife." As he uttered these words, he handed over the hospital card and the hospital's details.

"I'm sorry, but we don't have a patient by the name of Mira Mendez," the medical receptionist responded calmly. "But this card was given to me by one of the medics," Vere explained desperately. The receptionist maintained a polite but firm tone. "I understand, sir, but we still don't have any record of this name. Perhaps you should try another hospital."

Vere felt a sudden rush of panic and confusion. His mind raced as he tried to grasp the bewildering turn of events. Losing track of Mira.

Overwhelmed by desperation, he made a snap decision driven by his inner turmoil. Acting purely on instinct, Vere rushed into the hospital's emergency room without pausing to think.

Vere eyes the patients one by one in a desperate attempt to spot Mira among them.

Vere's heart raced within his chest, and he found himself taking quick, shallow breaths. In that intense moment, he couldn't shake the relentless worry that something dreadful had befallen Mira. Nevertheless, his spontaneous search for her did not escape notice. The vigilant medical receptionist quickly spotted him in the emergency room, and alarm bells rang throughout the hospital.

In no time, the hospital's security team was on the move. As Vere continued to search, his frantic actions drew the attention of the hospital security personnel. They approached him with a sense of urgency, their faces reflecting concern and caution. Recognizing the gravity of the situation, they gently but firmly guided Vere toward the exit.

With a heavy heart and a sense of defeat, Vere was led out of the hospital. The doors closed behind him, leaving him standing at the hospital's entrance, his mind filled with turmoil and the haunting uncertainty of Mira's whereabouts.

Vere reached for his cell phone, hoping to make a call, but despair washed over him when he discovered there was no signal. In that moment, he couldn't help but fear that this problem might persist, adding to the mounting challenges he faced. 

As Vere stood outside the hospital, a car pulled up, and Red stepped out. Their eyes met, and without exchanging words, Vere knew that he needed to go back to the resort to inform Mira's parents about the distressing incident. With a heavy heart, Vere made a solemn promise to himself that he wouldn't rest until he found Mira. His determination burned like a steady flame, and he knew he would stop at nothing to reunite with his beloved wife.