Chapter 100: Daddy!

The fluorescent hospital lights cast a soft, almost dreamy glow over the hallway as Amelia and Nick walked briskly toward Maddie's room, footsteps echoing in sync. Nick's steps were a touch faster, his anxious energy palpable. The blue walls, painted in a supposedly calming shade, seemed to close in around them with each step, tightening the air between them. Amelia's heart pounded as if matching the pace of Nick's, both bracing themselves for the unknown waiting just beyond the door. Every step carried a thousand emotions, each heartbeat a reminder of the weight they carried, and the hope they clung to.