Chapter: 47 By the time paramedics finally arrived, Millie was already ghostly pale from blood loss. That terrifying experience was the first time Alexia realized just how serious Millie's rare Rh-negative blood type truly was. No reserves existed at the small clinic, not even a single matching bag. Watching her friend slip into shock, Alexia sobbed desperately, calling her father for help as the doctors scrambled to save Millie's life. A miracle pulled Millie back from the brink that day, and Alexia knew she would never forget it. Time passed, but the faded scar on Millie's leg never disappearedno matter how many doctors tried, the mark refused to heal completely. Determined to transform guilt into something meaningful, Millie invited Alexia to a tattoo studio, where they both chose matching designs to celebrate the survival etched into their skin.w.v.mMemories like that lingered as Alexia grabbed her phone and began reaching out to every contact she could think of."Alexia speaking," she said to the first responder, her voice steady. "There's an accidentmy friend is pregnant, and she could need Rh- negative blood at any moment.".. Her next call connected to the Blood Donor Network. "Yes, this is Alexia. need support for a potential urgent case.".."Send as many donors as possibleeven if we don't need them right away, I'd rather be prepared," she insisted. A soft thank-you escaped her as she realized help was lining up. Relief crept in only after she confirmed everyone was on alert and ready to act. Still, uncertainty gnawed at herno one could tell her for sure how Millie was holding up. In hopes of steadying her nerves, she turned back to the policewoman to get the full story. What she learned left her rattled. "You mean someone actually tried to kill Millie?"Thoughts tumbled through Alexia's head, each scenario darker than the last. Perhaps some old rival of the Bennett family finally decided to settle a score. Trouble often found Millie by association, especially now that she was tied to Brandon and the powerful Watson Group. Public outrage had reached a fever pitch since Vivian's cancer began trending; Alexia knew how quickly online anger could turn into real- world danger. Professional jealousies, everyday arguments, and unseen grudges only widened the pool of suspects. Anyone could have held a motive; the possibilities stretched endlessly in every direction. Meanwhile, on the other side of the hospital doors, Millie drifted through a haze, her senses dulled and scattered..w. Faint impressions of gloved hands and watchful eyes drifted in as unfamiliar doctors checked her condition. The room pulsed with the sharp ring of metal and the steady hum of machines.