Nick’s POV
The drive to the hospital felt like it took forever. My heart was pounding so loud I could barely hear the road beneath the tires. I kept blaming myself the entire way. Damn it, Jane… why would you do this? I knew she was hurting, but I never thought she’d go this far.
When I finally reached the hospital, I jumped out of the car like a man possessed. The place smelled of antiseptic and something cold — death maybe, or the fear of it. I rushed to the front desk where a young blonde receptionist sat typing on her computer.
“Excuse me!” I barked, leaning over the counter. “Jane Montgomery. She was brought in here a little while ago.”
The girl blinked up at me, a little startled by my tone. “Uh… yes, sir. She’s in room 307, second floor. The doctor is still with her.”
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