My whole body trembled. I felt like the people in front of me were no longer human in my eyes. How could they act like my son's life was trivial?
I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm. "Say what you want about me, but Gavin can't wait. Please, come with me to get the apparatus and save him. I'm begging you!"
For the first time, I saw a flicker of doubt in my husband's eyes. He seemed to waver, making me see a glimmer of hope.
"Ethan, Snowy is bleeding heavily. We need to go to a bigger hospital for surgery!" Bella's voice was urgent, her face tear-streaked.
Upon hearing that, Ethan's expression hardened. "Don't worry, Bella. I'll take care of it." He picked up the dog and headed for the car, with his childhood sweetheart by his side.
The second I saw them leaving, I grabbed his arm and pleaded. "Please, Gavin's apparatus..."
Ethan hesitated, looking torn.
"Ethan, hurry, Snowy is dying!" Bella cried, urging him on.
No... He can't leave. If he did, what about my son? I fell to my knees, my voice breaking. "If we delay any longer, Gavin will die. Please, give me the apparatus, please!"