Luke and Emily rushed to the hospital, their hearts racing with urgency. As they burst into her father's room, Emily's eyes scanned the space, her gaze locking onto the doctor's somber face.

"What happened? Where's my father?" she demanded, her voice trembling.

The doctor's expression was grave. "Emily, please calm down. I'm so sorry, but when we arrived, it was too late. I couldn't help him."

Emily's eyes widened in horror. "What do you mean? What happened to him?"

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