Zach's phone buzzed with a call from the school, alerting him to Jadie's situation. He excused himself from his ongoing meeting and handed over the reins to Kevin before rushing to the hospital.
Jadie lay on the hospital bed at SereneCare Hospital, a IV tube connected to her hand, her complexion pale. Seeing Zach, she looked like a guilt-ridden child unsure of how to face him. She lowered her gaze and mumbled, "Z-Zach... I'm sorry for causing you trouble again."
Zach saw the injury on Jadie's