Reclaiming Her Heart

Selena felt like her head was about to explode. Everything was happening all at once, and she was barely keeping it together.

"Get the bodyguards on the first floor to team up with the cops," Selena ordered. "Make sure no fans get in and bother the staff."

One of the staff members replied, "I've already told them. They're holding the line, but these fans are nuts. If Sophia doesn't show up, we're stuck here all night." Selena wished Sophia could make an appearance too, but she was still in emergency care. The doctor said she wasn't in danger, but her head injury needed more tests. The three of them took turns standing and sitting, all of them on edge.

Selena walked over to a small balcony and looked down.

The place was swarming with fans, all desperate to see Sophia. Some had heard rumors that she had died and were crying hysterically outside the hospital.

For some people, an idol was like a religion.

Selena rubbed her temples and called the hospital director, telling him to lock down the building and only let actual patients in.

After that, she was wiped out. She glanced at Ronald, who was sitting quietly in a chair, and patted his shoulder.

Ronald looked up and gave her a weak smile.

"Sorry," Selena said. "Next time, the company will do more to ensure the actors' safety."

"Ms. Fair, it's not the company's fault. The hater was randomly picked to interact with her. No one could have seen this coming." Ronald leaned back, looking lost. "Sophia's always been lucky. She'll be okay." Hearing that, and thinking about what Sophia had been through, Selena felt a pang in her heart.

No one's life was easy. Everyone around her had faced their own struggles to get where they were.

Another hour passed before Sophia was wheeled out of the emergency room. They quickly gathered around.

The doctor took off his mask. "She's fine, but she needs to rest for a while."

Sophia lay on the bed, pale. She knew people were around her-Selena, Ronald, and Ann-but the anesthesia hadn't worn off, and she couldn't speak.

She felt guilty for worrying everyone again.

As they wheeled her back to her ward, the doctor said, "She'll wake up soon."

Selena let out a sigh of relief and sat down nearby.

Ronald relaxed too, but Ann kept glancing at the clock.

It was already 6 PM. Didn't Selena have an appointment with Raymond at six?

But with Sophia's condition, Ann didn't think it was the right time to remind her.

Half an hour later, Sophia slowly woke up, her eyes red as she stared at the ceiling.

"How are you feeling, Sophia?" Selena asked, concerned.

"Sophia," Ronald called out.

Sophia's eyes moved. When she was pushed off the stage, she really thought she was going to die.

She felt so frustrated. She had just gotten through a tough time and was looking forward to a better life, only to face this.

She still wanted to pursue Ronald and had promised Selena to join the Hollywood crew.

Ronald held her hand gently. "Sophia?"

Tears streamed down Sophia's face. "Ronald, I'm fine."

She held his hand tightly, not wanting to let go.

In the past, Ronald would have gently pried her hand away, thinking it was too much. But now, he said nothing, assuming she was just scared and needed comfort. Selena finally relaxed.

Sophia tried to sit up, but Selena quickly held her down. "Just rest for now."

"Ms. Fair, can you take a picture of me? My fans must be worried. I'm sorry for causing trouble," Sophia asked.

She was the youngest among them, but her life experiences were just as tough. Despite her carefree personality, she was very thoughtful. Even now, she was worried about others. Selena had wanted to do this but couldn't bring herself to say it. Now that Sophia had suggested it, she nodded.

Sophia cupped her face with her hands and asked Ann, "Ann, do you have any lipstick? Just a light shade. If I take a picture looking like this, my haters will use it to insult me again." Ann rummaged through her purse and found her lipstick, applying it lightly to Sophia's lips.