CHAPTER NINEMadison
The bell over the entrance to the doctor’s office jingled. As Maddy cleaned her room after the last appointment, she could hear Cathy, the receptionist, checking the patient in. Maddy changed the face paper, sprayed the table with disinfectant, and then straightened up her work station before strolling to the back room. She grabbed a few baby carrots, and decided to snatch a bite of her sandwich before Matt got here. Her stomach rumbled, but she’d have to forgo lunch today. It wasn’t the first time she’d skipped lunch, and it wouldn’t be the last.
A conversation was happening at the reception desk between Cathy and someone who sounded like Matt. The other two therapists had already left for lunch, and Dr. Murray would be headed out soon. The office was technically clo
