There was a cacophony of noises around me. I felt pain coursing through my entire body, and the intense vibrations of the impact were unbearable. The screeching of brakes, the pungent smell of disinfectant, and the ringing phone all assaulted my senses.

I let out a startled cry, "Ah!"

"She's awake! She's awake!"

I gasped heavily, feeling as though the surroundings were suffocating me.

"Chlo, are you okay? Chlo..."

I turned to the voices and saw my mother's tearful and anxious eyes. Lauren w