Chapter 15

• I returned to reality; I found myself standing in front of Mr. Carter's door. Taking a deep breath, I opened the door and stepped inside. The room was bright and sterile, filled with the faint scent of antiseptic. A nurse was present, and she looked up as I entered.
• “Mr. Carter’s vital signs and blood pressure are normal,” she informed me, her voice calm and professional. “Everything is stable for now.”
• I nodded, absorbing the information, and glanced over at Mr. Wendell, who was seated on the bed. knew what he wanted to say, but I had to maintain my composure as if this were all happening for the first time.