Marcus stared at the doctor, barely breathing.
The words “She’s alive” kept repeating in his head. Then he noticed the man’s serious expression.
“There is something you need to know.”
Marcus’s heart tightened. “What is it?”
The doctor folded his arms. “Your wife suffered a severe fracture to her left leg. We managed to stabilize it for now, but she’ll need another surgery to insert metal plates. It isn’t life-threatening, but recovery won’t be easy.”
Marcus listened without speaking.
The doctor continued. “She also has three broken ribs and a concussion. The good news is that the bleeding in her head has stopped.”
Marcus finally released the breath he had been holding. “So… she’s going to be okay?”
“We’re hopeful.” The doctor paused. “But the next twenty-four hours are critical. We
