Chapter 9 Back In America

• Vanessa's heart pounded as she hurried through the bustling lobby of the hospital, her heels echoing on the tiled floor. She dodged around people, her eyes fixed on the receptionist desk.
• Reaching it, she leaned slightly against the counter, trying to catch her breath. The receptionist looked up, giving her a polite questioning smile.
• "I'm here to see Veronica Rodriguez." She said, her voice tinged with a sense of urgency.