Great.Couldn’t even get divorced, and now I was getting a scam call.Without a second thought, I spat, “Yes, I’m Chloe Hayes’s husband. Is she dying? Don’t waste medical resources, just let her go!”“Yes, I said it. I’ll take full responsibility. Just wheel her straight to the morgue!”
The person on the other end was clearly taken aback.“Ms. Hayes just has a fractured leg…”The doctor sounded young, clearly not used to dealing with frantic family members.His voice was a bit shaky. “We’ve already put a cast on her leg and set the bone. Would it be convenient for you to come down?”His words were vague.I frowned, a strange feeling stirring in my gut, but I politely waved it off. “No need. A fracture isn’t a big deal. I’m very busy, so I won’t be coming.”“Oh…”
He sounded a little disappointed, but still asked, “Also, Ms. Hayes was in the car accident with Mr. Brandon Lee. We can’t reach Mr. Lee’s family. Do you know him?”At the mention of that name, I instantly perked up. “I know him. What happened to him?”“He’s severely injured, with extensive contusions all over his body. His hand might be permanently disabled, and he’ll have large scars…”“I’ll be right there!!!”
I was overjoyed, practically bursting with delight as I yelled, “General Hospital, right? Which floor, which room? I’ll be there in twenty minutes!!!”Doctor: “We’re in the West Wing, fifth floor…”I hung up immediately, slamming my foot on the gas.My black SUV shot out like a shark, cutting forcefully into the bustling traffic.After that call, the gloom that had hung over me instantly dispersed.
Yeah, my ex-wife broke her leg in a crash, who cares about her?But—That pretty boy getting disfigured, potentially left with a lifelong disability? That kind of good news doesn’t come around often.How could I miss a show like that?!
