Chapter 29 - The Accident (1/2)

Luna rolled on her side, trying to figure out where she was. Then it dawned to her that she met Little Amber earlier. She suddenly jolted up from the bed and was surprised to see Hero sitting on a chair, looking at her with amusement in his eyes. She glanced on her side and saw the little girl already awake and playing with her doll.

As soon as Amber saw her awake, she crawled to Luna's ŀȧp and wound her little arms around Luna's neck.

”What's wrong? Did you sleep well?” Luna asked softly.

Amber nodded but didn't say anything as usual. She gave a confused look to her father before returning her attention to the woman that was holding her.

”Your phone keeps on ringing. Aren't you going to answer it?” Hero asked with an impassive face.

”Ohh…” He was right. Her phone was vibrating. Checking it, she saw several messages from her mother. She frowned as it was almost seven in the evening and realized she overslept.

Did something wrong happen to her mother? She dialed her mother's number and was startled when she heard someone crying at the other line.

”Mom, are you okay? Why are you crying?”

”Luna, come to the hospital, quick!” Her mother's voice sounded frantic.

Luna released herself from Amber's hold and gave her to Hero. Hero was bewildered by her actions. He knew something was up, and it probably wasn't good, based on Luna's expression.

”What happened? I thought you're feeling better now.” Luna slipped on her shoes and took her bag from the table.

”No, it's not me. It's Julian!” her mother replied with a sob.