Chapter 38
I took a deep breath before stepping through the hospital doors the next morning. My stomach was in knots. Even though Ethan had gotten my job back, I still felt like I was walking into enemy territory. The board had cleared me, but I knew not everyone would be happy to see me.
The moment I clocked in and walked onto the trauma floor, a few familiar faces lit up.
“Lila!” one of the older nurses, Mrs. Grant, called out with a big smile. She came over and gave me a quick hug. “Girl, we missed you around here. It’s been too quiet without you.”
Two younger nurses nearby nodded in agreement.
“Seriously,” one of them said. “The place felt off while you were gone. Welcome back.”
Their warmth caught me off guard. I had expected cold shoulders and whispers. Instead, a small group g
