Three Days to Save a Life Chapter 2

I pushed Yoyo back into George’s arms.

“This is a huge decision. I need to think about it. I have to go.”

Liam Parker was on his deathbed. Time was of the essence.

I turned to leave, but as I opened the door, I collided with Maya.

She had already regained her balance, but when she saw George in the living room, she let out a dramatic “Oh!” and stumbled backward into the wall.

George heard the commotion and immediately put the child down, rushing over.

“Maya!”

I had just steadied myself when George grabbed my arm, his grip like iron.

“If you have a problem with me, take it out on me! Don’t you dare touch Maya! She injured her back during childbirth, she can’t take any kind of impact!”

George’s eyes were cold, his jaw clenched so tight I thought he might shatter his teeth. He looked like he wanted to tear me apart.

I winced, trying to pull away. “George, let go!”

He scoffed, letting go of me only to stride over to Maya. As he did, he gave my arm a sharp, warning tug backward.

I was in high heels. I lost my balance and stumbled, landing hard on the floor. My wrist took the brunt of the fall, and a sharp pain shot up my arm.

When I looked up, George was carefully helping Maya to her feet.

“Are you okay? Is your back alright?”

Maya frowned, putting on a brave face. “Anna probably didn't mean it, George, don't…”

For once, George cut her off.

“You’re too kind, always defending her. This isn't the first time Anna has used her family’s status to do whatever she wants.”

He wrapped an arm around Maya’s waist. With Liam on death's door, it seemed they had thrown all caution to the wind.

“Anna, apologize!” he commanded.

I pushed myself up, using the wall for support, my teeth gritted. “I didn’t push her. Neither of you has the right to demand an apology from me.”

“If you had a brain in your head, you’d check the security cameras. I’ll be waiting for your apology.”

With that, I turned and walked away. I didn’t have time for their drama. To save Liam Parker, every second counted.