A Man Stood in the Hallway
The hospital halls buzzed with the usual movement—doctors, nurses, carts, and quiet chatter. Amid the rush stood Alex, a man whose presence drew no immediate attention except to those looking closely. He didn’t move much, but his darting eyes betrayed his internal chaos.

He looked like he belonged and didn’t at the same time, anxiety etched into his features. Everyone else moved efficiently, yet he remained frozen in place, staring down the hallway. His focus stayed on one point—the door to Sarah’s room—while the tension in his posture grew tighter with every passing second.
