Nick's footsteps echoed through the dimly lit corridors of the hospital, his pulse matching the rhythm of his hurried strides. The sharp scent of antiseptic clung to the air, a constant reminder of the urgency surrounding him.
His eyes darted around, searching for familiar faces amidst the busyness of medical staff and the subdued silence of waiting families. The sight of people in white coats and scrubbed green uniforms darting between rooms tightened the anxiety in his chest. Everything about this place felt tense, and every muffled sound only heightened his need to reach Maddie as soon as possible.
As Nick rounded a corner, he spotted Mr. and Mrs. Wang standing near the door to Maddie's room. They looked as if they'd been frozen in time, faces pale and shoulders drooping under the weight of sleepless hours.
