Chapter 25 After tripping over my feet twice and getting tangled up in the tail of my dress , I kick off my heels , hitch my dress up and run . I arrive at my room panting wildly , terror racing up and down my spine . Jessica and Lucy are outside the door , whispering to themselves worriedly . " What happened ? " I pant . They both look terrified , and Lucy's eyes are red , as if she's been crying . I resist the urge to shake them . I left June in their care for one night , and something happened to my sister . " What happened to my sister ? " I all but scream . " We don't know , " Lucy sniffs . " She just- " 1 slam the door open , unable to take the suspense anymore . My gaze zeros in on June - on my baby sister looking small and fragile in the middle of the large bed . Two men I don't recognize are in the room , their white coats identifying them as doctors . Ignoring them , I race to June , falling to my knees beside the bed . " Summer ? " My voice is a pathetic whimper as I behold my sister . Her face is pale , and her chest is moving too slowly , her breathing shallow . " What happened ? " I ask the doctors . One is seated on the bed , and he was checking her pulse when I walked in . The other is standing by the window , looking at an iPad . " We believe it was an allergic reaction , " the one on the bed says . " Luckily your maids were with her when it happened and we were able to get here on time . She's stable now , though she's running quite a fever . " I shake my head . " That's not possible , she couldn't have had an allergic reaction . " Jessica and Lucy enter the room , and I turn to them . " I informed Anna of her allergy ; I informed Nathan . Nothing has happened before now , so how the hell did she get an allergic reaction ? " Jessica shakes her head , wringing her hands . " I don't know , Miss . We confirmed before bringing the meal that it didn't have garlic . " " Evidently , you were wrong , " I snarl , standing up . " We're so sorry , " Lucy whispers , her voice trembling . My anger falters as I realize that Jessica and Lucy aren't necessarily to blame . " What did she eat ? " " She - she wanted spaghetti and meatballs , so- " " So there must have been garlic in the sauce , " I say , remembering Anna's words the other day . Garlic is a staple spice in our meals . " Who cooked it ? " I ask lowly , determined to tear limb from limb the person that endangered the only family I have left in the world . My maids shake their heads . " We sent the order through and went to pick it up from the annex kitchen when it was ready . " " And- Jessica starts but stops . " And ? " I press . She leans forward and says lowly . " After June reacted , we went to get her leftovers to inspect but it had already been disposed of , like- " Like they were destroying evidence . A wave of emotions threatens to choke me as the realization settles on me that someone hurt my sister - intentionally , most likely . But what matters now is June . So I shove the emotions down , down , down to that dark place within that is now threatening to overflow , and I 1/3 P Chapter 25 turn to the doctors . I avoid looking at June because I feel like the sight of her will send me sobbing to the floor . " What's the next course of action ? " The doctors exchange a look , and the one sitting on the bed stands . The one by the window says , " Nothing . We've done all we can . " " What ? " I point to my frail sister on the bed . " She's unconscious and has a fever . " They look at each other again , and both of them shrug - fucking shrug . " She's diabetic , do you know that ? " I add , my voice taking on a desperate intensity . " You need to check her blood sugar , run further tests , and make sure she- " I swallow against the growing terror in my throat . " She doesn't look like she's breathing well , what if the anaphylaxis hasn't fully worn off ? What if- " The doctor with the iPad raises a hand , cutting me off . " She's too risky . Like I said , we've done all we could . " " You've barely done anything ! You have to- " " If we do anything further and something happens to her ... " He shakes his head . " We won't bear the responsibility . " A tear slides down my cheek . " Please , " I whisper . " She's my only family . You have to help her . " She'll be better off at a proper hospital , take her to one . " " You're Ashford doctors ; you're supposed to be the best ! " A shrug . " I'm sorry , " the other one says , not sounding the least bit sorry . And then both of them walk past me , out of my room . I gape incredulously as the door closes , and another tear drips down my cheek . This - me staying in this place and suffering through all the lessons and scrutiny and primping - was supposed to be for June , so she could get the very best medical attention . So this very situation would never happen . My feet move of their own accord , and before I realize what I'm doing , I'm racing out of the room . I run down the hallway , down the stairs , and all the way to the kitchen . Anna is still there , overseeing the clean - up after the banquet . " Please , " I pant , ignoring the usual look of disdain she gives me . " I need a doctor ; my sister needs help . " " Doctors have already seen to your sister , " she replies flatly . I shake my head . " They won't help her . I need someone to help her . " She shrugs . " Whatever the doctors told you is what's best for her . Now if you'll excuse me ... " She turns away and continues to bark orders . I let out a frustrated groan and turn on my heels . I find myself running for the grand door . The guard positioned there raises a brow as I approach him . " I need a doctor , " I pant ." He frowns , eyeing my bare feet . " Doctors were here earlier . " I shake my head . " Nof those ones ; I need new doctors . " He shakes his head . " Those are the doctors available . You should do whatever they said ; that's what's best . " " You don't even know what they said ! " I yell , feeling my frustration seep out of every pore on my skin . " How the fuck would you know if it's best ! " I don't give him a chance to give a stupid answer before turning on my heels and racing back to my sister , determined to get her out of this place . 2/3 L They did something to her , and now they won't help her . If I have to carry her on my back and run until I find someone to help her , then so be it . Just as I arrive back at my door , I see a female figure disappear down the staircase at the other end of the hall . I don't bother with whatever that is ; my thoughts are consumed with getting back to June . But then , my world that had been tethering precariously on the edge comes crashing down all around me when I rush back into my room - and find the bed empty , the rumpled sheets the only evidence that my sister was there to begin with . Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!