Chapter 025
Rob's expression brightened upon seeing Hailey enter his room, but his smile quickly vanished when he noticed her labored breathing as she approached the bed where he was seated, carrying a paper bag.
"H-hi, Uncle Rob..." she breathed, trying to relax herself. "I brought something for you."
"Are you alright?" Rob asked as she placed the paper bag on the table, gently taking hold of her hand. "You seem tense. Did something happen on your way here?"
She forced a smile like Hailey's she had rehearsed countless times, hoping it would alleviate her father's concerns. "It's nothing, Uncle..." she replied, still breathing heavily. "The elevator was out of order, and I thought it would be fine to take the stairs. I didn't realize I would tire so easily."
Then the unsettling though
