Hailey’s POV
The quiet hum of the hospital hallway made my nerves feel even more on edge. My heart pounded in my chest as I hurried down the corridor, clutching the folder of test results tightly against my chest. The fluorescent lights above buzzed faintly, casting a pale glow that only heightened the eerie quiet.
I felt a touch on my shoulder, and fear jolted through me like lightning. I froze, my breath catching in my throat. Slowly, I turned around, my fingers trembling against the folder.
“Oh, my goodness!” I gasped, relief flooding through me. “Who the heck—” My words trailed off as I came face-to-face with Nikki. Her overly sweet smile curled her lips, but her eyes told a different story—cold, calculating, and utterly fake.
“Well, hello there, b***h,” Nikki sneered, her voice dr
