Chapter 272: Chapter 272: Painful Cries

*** At South Carolina's Hospital ***

Last night, the doctor successfully removed the bullet at the back part of Erick's shoulder. Because of the anesthesia and medicine injected to Erick, he slept all night.

Bryan and Erick's parents stayed with him in the hospital. Bryan felt horrible since last night. He didn't recover yet from the shock of everything that happened last night. 

He couldn't sleep and felt restless. He was also thinking about Elle. If he was feeling miserable right now then how much more Erick would feel once he woke up and found out that Elle was gone.

Bryan couldn't imagine the hurt and pain Erick would feel. If he was blaming himself then how much more Erick? This was the first time Bryan felt this kind of fear. 

Fear of losing his best friend.

Fear of seeing his best friend heartbroken. 

Fear of his best friend hating him.