“Careful!” Lily cried out as Pradeep sped to the hospital. She could barely take it anymore, and the car ride felt like an eternity. Each bump on the road served as a cruel reminder of the excruciating ordeal she endured. In that harrowing moment, the realization washed over her like a chilling wave—this was no ordinary medical concern. This could possibly be a matter of life or death.
Upon their arrival at the hospital, they hurriedly made their way to the emergency room, hoping for immediate attention. However, what awaited them was a chaotic scene of a bustling crowd. The room overflowed with a diverse mix of individuals, spanning different ages and nursing a myriad of injuries. Despite the intensity of Lily’s pain, they found themselves caught in a waiting game, which only fueled Pradeep’s frustration. His impatience grew with each passing moment. “How could they leave his wife to suffer without immediate assistance?!”. Surveying the crowded room, he realized that their wait for help would be far from brief.