Chapter 9

Sean stood outside Charlotte's hospital room, his hand hovering over the doorknob. He took several deep breaths, trying to steady himself. For days now, Charlotte had barely spoken to him, still upset about the baby. The date he had agreed with Kylie to end things was approaching fast. He should've made a clean break by now. However, the closer it got, the more tangled his heart became. Every time he saw Charlotte, the words just wouldn't come out. Somewhere deep down, he found himself hoping he could drag it out a little longer. The feelings he had for Charlotte were supposed to be nothing more than gratitude, right? After a long hesitation, he finally pushed the door open and called softly, "Charlotte?" The room was empty. The sheets had been changed, the bedside table cleared. For a moment, he froze. That same wave of panic from before surged back into his chest. He rushed out and grabbed a nurse passing by. His voice trembled with alarm. "Where's the patient in this room? Wher