Chapter 140: Guilt Waves

Ava's POV

I forced myself to my feet, grabbing onto all that I could for support as I dragged my feet to the door.

I lingered for a minute, leaning into the wall and trying to catch my breath before limping out of the room into the busy corridor where people rushed to and fro.

I guessed whatever was happening was really a big deal if it could have everyone on their toes like this.

I got to the small reception on the floor I was on and I saw the news.

Fernando.

This was all him, and I couldn't deny that I felt responsible for all this.

I had invited Fernando into my life, and perhaps if I hadn't done that, all this would have never happened.

Tears streamed down my face as I shuffled through the dimly lit corridor, determined to save everyone. I would never let anyone die.

Every step felt like a weight dragging me down while others hastened down the corridor with urgency.

They were all so busy trying to save themselves that no one cared to look at me. Nor noticed that a patient was ou