"Dad?" I cried out in panic, with tears streaming down my face. "Dad!"

My desperate cry made everyone present feel suffocated, including Matthew, who quickly called an ambulance.

The apartment echoed with mine, my mom’s, and Ava’s worried cries. Ivanna arrived simultaneously with the ambulance. She knew what had happened at a glance.

I entrusted my mom and daughter to her while I followed the ambulance to the hospital. Inside, the medical staff worked to provide emergency treatment for my dad