He took out a cigarette, lit it and took a drag.

“She's in the emergency room. Harrison Moore is in there too. He might be permanently scarred."

Grief pooled in Waylen's eyes as he spoke.

In his trembling hand, the shattered remnants of an emerald told a story that transcended the physical object.

It was not until now that he had understood what Mindy meant. It was a tale of sacrifice, a testament to Harrison's bravery.

For within that broken emerald resided the true guardian. It was Harrison himself.

Waylen's resolve solidified.

Cost was of no concern, for Harrison's well-being was paramount.

As the hospital bustled with its life-saving ministrations, Korbyn's steady hand found its way to Waylen's shoulder, a comforting gesture laden with understanding.

“Rena will pull through. You must stay here with your mother. Cecilia will go to take care of the children. I'll venture to the police station, seeking any trace of the accident's origins."

Korbyn's departure left behind a cloud of uncertainty, the weight of recent events hanging heavily in the air

It wasn't Long before another wave of concern swept into the hospital, carried by none other than Harrison's distressed mother accompanied by a contingent of Moore family members.

Among them was Addie.

She was Harold's younger sister

The voice of Harrison's mother trembled with anxiety as she approached Waylen.

“How's Harrison?" she implored, her frantic gaze searching for answers. Her grip on his arm was tight enough to reflect her inner turmoil.

Waylen, despite his own turbulent thoughts, projected a calming aura as he reassured her.

"There's no immediate danger, but his recovery might be a Lengthy process, Mrs. Moore. I'll make sure to find the best plastic surgeon."

The words “plastic surgeon” triggered an emotional avalanche within Harrison's mother.

Her legs threatened to buckle beneath her as realization and fear collided, intertwining with her maternal instincts.

Amidst this turmoil, a doctor emerged from the emergency room, offering a momentary distraction from the mounting tension. He provided an update on Harrison's condition, the news dispelling the immediate threat to his life. The Moore family's members immediately went in to see Harrison.

Waylen heard the woman's shrill voice through the passage. She couldn't accept the fact that her son was disfigured.