A millionaire was driving when he suddenly collided with two youngsters on the road. As he got out of his car to

see what happened, the little girl whispered, “Please help my little brother first.” Which stunned the

millionaire. He immediately rushed both children to the emergency room only to

uncover an unspeakable heartache. Inside the Petal Palace flower shop,

shadows enveloped the rotting wooden shelves. The air was thick with the smell of mildew and wilted blossoms.

Lily sat on the cold floor, holding Sammy close. Her six-year-old brother

was burning up like a piece of coal, his breathing a painful wheezing sound struggling past a swollen throat. Their

aunt Martha and Uncle Roy had locked the door early that morning to play cards down the street. They had left behind

only a dried out crust of bread and a half empty bottle of water.

Sammy listened to me. You have to keep drawing a breath. I’m not leaving you

here alone. Mom and dad are watching over us. Lily looked down at her brother’s lips,

which were starting to turn a troubling shade of blue. She knew she couldn’t wait any longer.

If they stayed put, Sammy wouldn’t make it through the night. Lily gently laid him on the thin

blanket, then hurried to the back storage area. She grabbed a small metal bar and with all her might pried open

the rusted padlock with a dry grading sound. The lock broke free. Lily hauled

her father’s old bicycle out of the dark corner. The bike was far too big for her frail 12-year-old frame. The tires were

worn down and the chain rattled with every movement. This was the only treasure Uncle Roy hadn’t managed to

sell yet to cover his gambling debts. I’m so sorry I had to break the lock,

Sammy, but we have to go. Lily gently lifted Sammy and placed him

in the basket at the front of the bike. She wrapped a blanket around him and secured him tightly to the frame with a

rope so he wouldn’t fall out. Lily began to pump the pedals. The road

to the county hospital, over 6 mi long, stretched out beneath the gray sky. A

sudden downpour started. The intense rain blurred Lily’s vision, and the road

became slick and treacherous. She strained to pedal through the water-filled potholes. Her small legs

trembled, but she didn’t stop. Lily urged herself to go faster. As she

reached the Hillcrest incline, the dividing line between the impoverished neighborhood and the upscale luxurious

estates, Lily gripped the brakes to slow down. A sudden snap rang out. [music]

The old brake cable had broken clean off. The bicycle spun out of control, rocketing down the steep hill. Sammy,

duck your head. Hold on tight to the basket. Sammy Lily tried to drag the

worn heels of her shoes against the pavement to slow the bike, but it was useless. The bike hit a large curbstone

and flipped over. Sammy was thrown from the basket, lying still on the wet grass. The handlebars struck Lily hard

on the left side of her chest. The sharp jolt of pain made her dizzy and her

breath caught in her throat. She crawled across the ground, ignoring the trickle

of crimson fluid from her knee, making her way toward her brother. At that

exact moment, a sleek black Mercedes Maybox skidded to a stop. Arthur Vance

stepped out. [music] He was dressed in an impeccable gray suit, still holding his phone. Midconference call, Vance

stared at the two children, smeared with mud, lying in the middle of the road. Before he could speak, a small mudcaked

hand gripped the smooth fabric of his tailored trousers. Lily looked up at

Vance with an expression of desperate pleading. A crimson drop from her nose

fell onto the businessman’s polished leather shoes. Please rush my little

brother to the medical center first. I’m okay. His heart is very fragile. He

can’t wait like I can. Vance looked down at the small patch of color spreading on the grassy lawn. He

heard Sammy’s weak, rattling respiration just a few feet away. He was about to

ask another question, but Lily’s grip loosened and her body collapsed onto the cold asphalt.

Arthur Vance stood frozen amid the pouring rain. The voices on his phone

still talked about the multi-million dollar deal, but he heard nothing. His

hand went slack and the expensive phone fell straight into a puddle of mud. Its screen going dark. Vance [music] knelt

down, disregarding the mud that splattered his costly suit. He reached toward Sammy, but paused when he noticed

an unusual discoloration on the boy’s neck. Vance’s hand trembled as he

checked Sammy’s pulse point, and his face changed completely. He shouted toward his vehicle, “Get the first aid

kit now. call the emergency responders and tell them to prepare for an urgent heart procedure. Move it. Arthur Vance

scoops Sammy up into the back seat of the Maybach. His driver quickly helped settle Lily onto the remaining bench

seat. The luxury vehicle sped off through the heavy rain, leaving the rusty bicycle abandoned by the side of

the road. Vance pulled out his phone and directly dialed the county hospital

director’s number. Mr. Miller, prepare a specialized trauma room immediately.

I’m bringing in two children. Don’t ask about paperwork. Just mobilize your best

physicians. I’ll be there in less than 5 minutes. The car flew through intersections,

ignoring the signal indicators. Vance looked at Sammy. The boy’s face was now

ghostly white. When the car stopped in front of the hospital entrance, the medical team was

already waiting with gurnies. They separated the two siblings, taking them in different directions. The head

physician quickly examined Sammy right there in the triage hallway. He looked

at the vital signs on the monitor and then turned to Vance. Severe pneumonia.

Fluid is built up in the lungs, creating immense pressure on the boy’s congenitally vulnerable heart. We must

insert a breathing tube and perform an urgent cardiac procedure to save his life.

Are you a family member? Vance shook his head. I’m just a good Samaritan,

but I’ll guarantee the boy’s care. Regulations require the signature of a

legal guardian to perform any invasive procedure. Without that signature, our