Turning Back Time to Save You

"Sophia, you came."

I saw Sophia approaching with a dark expression, striding toward me in a few quick steps. There was anger simmering in her eyes.

"Julian, just because I didn't go home with you and went to see Ethan instead, you ran to complain to my parents? Do you know they called and berated Ethan?

"He was distracted by the whole situation and got hit by a car while crossing the street. He's bleeding heavily now and might die. Are you satisfied now?"

I stood frozen in place.

In my previous life, Ethan had also gotten into a car accident and emerged severe bleeding. He died because of a blood shortage at the hospital before they could save him.

Perhaps Sophia was merely blasting me with sharp words and mockery before that, but she truly came to hate me after that incident.

Even so, this was supposed to happen a month after our wedding. Why was it happening so much earlier now?

I had been wondering how to fulfill Sophia's third wish. Now, the opportunity had presented itself.

I looked at her. "So, you've come to ask me to donate blood for him?"

Hearing this, Sophia let out a surprised and angry scoff. "Shouldn't you? This is a debt you owe him."

She grabbed my wrist and pulled me toward the hospital.

At the hospital, I immediately donated one pint of blood. It felt like some of my strength had been drained away, leaving me weak.

The nurses frowned with concern. "The blood donation isn't nearly enough. It will take at least ten more minutes to arrange for an additional blood supply. We don't know if the patient can hold on until then."

I looked up at Sophia. Her gaze was fixed on the person in the hospital bed. Seeing Ethan's deathly pale face, her eyes revealed undisguised concern.

As the nurse began to remove the band from my arm, I gently stopped her hand. "Ma'am, please take another pint from me."

The nurse was startled and hurriedly tried to dissuade me. "That's not possible! The maximum donation at one time is one pint!"

Nonetheless, I smiled at her. "It's fine. I'll recover. Saving a life is more important."

A doctor rushed out of the emergency room, shouting, "The blood supply isn't enough! Hurry and get more blood—the patient won't last much longer!"

I urged the nurse again, and she said gratefully, "Sir, you're so kind. The patient will surely be grateful when he wakes up."

"Julian, you..." Sophia began, then paused. "I'll make it up to you."

As the needle entered my vein again, I gave her a slight smile.

"It's okay. This is my choice."

She had risked her life to save me. The least I could do was protect the man she loved. What was the big deal?

However, I had underestimated the consequences of donating too much blood. I collapsed right there.

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself lying in a hospital bed. The needle wound had been bandaged.

Sophia was nowhere to be seen. Everyone was bustling about, and no one noticed that I had just awakened.

I looked up and caught sight of the wall clock. Only one hour remained before I would have to return to the future.

On the small hospital TV, they were replaying footage of last night's once-in-a-century meteor shower.

The shooting stars were beautiful, but unfortunately, I had missed them again.

Indeed, it seemed my wishes were destined to remain unfulfilled.

I was lost in thought until footsteps approached, followed by Sophia's tired yet joyful voice.

"You're awake. Ethan has regained consciousness too, thanks to your timely blood donation last night."

I turned to look at her. "Good."

When she saw my pale face, she suddenly paused, then awkwardly continued.

"Thank you for your help. I was harsh last night, but you really shouldn't have complained to my parents. Our situation has nothing to do with him."

Hearing her words, I felt a twinge of bitterness.

She always misunderstood me like this. If this had been thirteen years ago, I would have rushed to defend myself.