Olivia's phone buzzed in her pocket. She jumped to her feet in panic, seeing Clayton's name lit up on the screen. She knew she had to answer but couldn't muster the strength to do so.
What would she tell him? That the woman he could not forget was alive?
She let the phone ring until it stopped.
Olivia had been spaced out for what felt like hours, but she couldn't move. She couldn't face what waited outside that door. For she knew the moment she walked out, her life wouldn't be the same anymore.
A gentle knock made her jump.
"Dr. Hilton?" It was Nurse Jessy.
She pulled herself together and opened the door.
“Jane Doe's vitals are stable.” Nurse Jessy informed her. “She's responding well to treatment.“
"T-thank you. I'll check on her later."
Nurse Jessy studied her for a moment, her
