Though pursuing Sophia was important, Vincent’s life hung in the balance, making it her priority. With no other option, Katelyn lifted Vincent onto her back and started toward the road. Navigating the rough hillside path, she panted heavily, her body soaked with sweat.

After an exhausting half-hour, as they approached the easier part of the trail, Samuel and his team appeared, their flashlights cutting through the darkness.

Upon seeing Vincent unconscious, Samuel’s concern was palpable. He exclaimed, “Mr. Adams!”

Katelyn gently set Vincent down and, exhausted, sat beside him. She looked up at Samuel and said, “Hand me the serum first.”

Samuel wasted no more time. He passed the prepared medication to Katelyn.

She prepared the injection, administered it to Vincent, and finally allowed herself to relax a bit.

“Hun, we need to get him to a hospital.” Though the serum was now in Vincent’s system, a hospital visit was necessary to fully assess his condition.

Samuel nodded briskly.

“Okay!”

He lifted Vincent, and they all rushed toward the hospital.

Thirty minutes later, they reached the hospital. After a short break, Katelyn, feeling somewhat revived, proceeded to the emergency room. After sanitizing, she donned surgical attire and went to check on Vincent’s status.

Before Vincent was brought to the hospital, Katelyn had briefed the other doctors about the situation, so they had already begun their assessments by the time she was ready.

Katelyn entered and immediately asked, “How’s the situation? Is the venom under control?”

The lead doctor faced Katelyn and nodded reassuringly.

“Although the venom reached his heart, your quick actions prevented severe damage.”

Relief mixed with concern filled the room. The venom from the snake was extremely toxic. If Katelyn had reacted even a moment later, the serum might not have worked at all.

After evaluating all the test results and ensuring Vincent faced no immediate life-threatening risks, Katelyn finally allowed herself to relax. She settled into a chair, quietly observing Vincent’s serene, handsome features as he rested with his eyes shut.

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With their job done, the other doctors exited the emergency room. At that moment, Katelyn’s phone buzzed. She checked it and saw a message from Samuel.

Samuel’s text read, “Miss Bailey, we couldn’t locate Sophia.” Katelyn paused, exhaling softly.

Such a pity. Once again, Sophia had slipped away.

Still, Katelyn never regretted her choice. As long as she was alive, Sophia would never stop trying to kill her, which would provide her with opportunities to capture Sophia. But losing Vincent would be irreversible.

Casting one last, lingering look at Vincent, Katelyn told the nurse, “His condition is stable now. Please move him to a regular ward.” The type of venom, once managed, typically didn’t cause further complications.

The nurse nodded without hesitation and carried out the instructions.

“Understood!”

Katelyn rose and walked out. She made her way to the balcony behind the operating room and stood quietly, the cool evening air caressing her face. The day’s events unfolded in her mind like scenes from a film. Even now, a residual fear clung to her. She had feared Vincent might not make it. Amid the crisis, the sharp ache in her heart revealed that her feelings for Vincent were more profound than she admitted.

But he was engaged to someone else.

Katelyn struggled with her emotions, despising the idea of being the other woman and vowing never to let herself fall into that position. Katelyn took a deep breath, trying to calm the storm of emotions inside her.

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