No Second Chances

Nadine was in the kitchen, humming softly to herself as she stirred the pot on the stove. The aroma of spiced chicken curry wafted through the air, making her stomach growl in anticipation. She reached for the salt shaker when the ring of her phone interrupted her.

“Damn it,” she muttered, wiping her hands on the apron tied around her waist. She hurried to the living room, where her phone was plug