"Checked out?" I repeated, barely believing what I was hearing.

"Yes, she left earlier today."

I stood there, trying to process the news. How could she leave without saying anything? Why didn’t anyone tell me? I was so lost in thought, trying to make sense of it all. How could she just leave like that?

I quickly pulled my phone from my pocket and dialed Sydney’s number. She picked up on the third ring.

“What the hell happened? Why didn’t you tell me you were taking Nadine out of the hospital?” 

I was furious that she made such a decision without informing me. Sydney knew how much I cared about...