Emily's POV
“Don’t open the door,” a familiar female voice said, her fingers wrapped around my wrist.
I turned quickly and my eyes widened a little when I saw her.
“Miss Samantha?”
She released my wrist and shut the door with a quiet click, turning to face me with a composed smile. “What is it, dear? Are you looking for something?”
“Oh no,” I stammered, feeling suddenly foolish under her gaze. “I just... I heard a sound from in there.”
“A sound?” Her brows furrowed faintly, though her smile didn’t fade. “Maybe it was the wind or something.”
I shook my head. “No, I mean like the sound of a person.” My voice came out softly. “I heard someone cough and... sneeze.”
Miss Samantha let out a small laugh that didn’t quite reach her eyes. “Cough and sneez
