As I stepped out of the room, a sense of unease accompanied me into the hospital corridor. The fluorescent lights overhead seemed harsh and unforgiving, contrasting with the tender moments I had shared with my mother inside. The uncertainty of the situation gnawed at me, and I couldn't shake the feeling that my mother might be at risk.
Kol's presence inside the room with my mother and Pepper offered a small measure of comfort, but my anxiety still loomed. I couldn't be sure what transpired behind that closed door, and my mind raced with possibilities, both hopeful and fearful.
Leaning against the corridor wall, I clasped my hands tightly, fighting to keep my emotions in check. The hospital staff moved past me, focused on their duties, unaware of the turmoil brewing within me. I couldn't
