Game Over No Second Chances novel Chapter 271

Compared to that strange figure, Ruth's safety was more important. Serena turned and rushed straight to the hospital room.

Inside, Ruth's leg was propped up, with scrapes on her face and arms. She was drowsy, nestled in the stark white bedding.

When she faintly heard someone enter, she forced her heavy eyelids open. Seeing Serena, she suddenly smiled, her voice hoarse.

"Good thing it's you. If the orchestra members had found me first, this room would be unbearably noisy by now."

"How can you still joke at a time like this?" Serena rushed to her bed, eyes reddening at the sight of Ruth's smile pulling at the wounds on her face.

"What happened? You're always terrified of hurting your hands and drive as slow as a turtle. How did you get into a crash?"

"It seems my car had some maintenance issues. The brakes failed. I was afraid of hitting kids lining up for school, so I swerved into the flowerbed and crashed into a tree. The airbag bruised two of my ribs, and my leg, well…"

"Brakes failed? And you're calling that an accident?" Serena slammed her hands on the edge of the bed, fuming.

"I know how much you value your life and your hands. This wasn't just bad luck—it wasn't your fault. I'll investigate. You just focus on recovering."

Ruth was momentarily stunned. She was about to say it wasn't necessary, but Serena pressed firmly on her uninjured shoulder.

Serena leaned in, almost burying her face into Ruth's neck, her voice heavy with emotion.

"I was so scared! Don't just brush this off. Don't joke with me. I will find out the truth. We still have to take the stage together, so how could something happen to you?"

Her voice was a low and hoarse.

Ruth was startled by the intensity of her reaction. Then, she suddenly recalled a memory. When she had the flu one winter, Serena had stayed by her bedside the entire night, afraid she wouldn't make it.

They both loved music. And they both cherished each other.

Ruth's eyes turned misty as she tugged at Serena's sleeve. "Alright, I'll listen to you."

"Good."