Chapter 237

Ryan’s POV I felt it before she fell. Her face suddenly went pale, and I saw her eyes losing focus as she started to sway. Without hesitation, I lunged forward and caught Serena just as her legs gave out. "Serena? Serena?" I called her name twice, my voice steady despite the panic rising in my chest. There was no response, her body completely limp in my arms. Eleanor's composure instantly crumbled. "What do we do? Was it too much shopping? Is she okay?" Her voice pitched higher with each question. Thankfully, Zoe remained calm, taking a deep breath before speaking. "Don't panic. Let's get her to the nearest hospital." I nodded once, already shifting Serena into a proper carrying position. I lifted her against my chest, one arm supporting her back, the other under her knees. Her head rested against my shoulder, her breathing shallow but present. "I've got her," I said, already moving toward the exit. "Call ahead to the hospital. Tell them we're coming." The boutique staff scrambled to c