Maliyla's POV
I swear my heart was pounding so hard it felt like it might burst after walking out of the hospital. Every movement seemed to be happening at a snail's pace. My emotions were racing at once: relief, fear, and sadness. I feared what awaited but realized I had to stay strong.
"Always stay close to me," Hector reminded me as we stepped through the hospital's doors.
There was a tense atmosphere as we walked toward the car. Upon reaching the vehicle, Hector opened the door and motioned for me to get in. Silence filled the car after he sat in the driver's seat and started the engine. Have you ever seen a movie where a couple is driving through a creepy town, and you yell at them to turn around because you know they are going into danger? Yes, we did that!
"Don't worry, Maliyla,
