Fading Pulse

Valerie’s POV

“Miss?” The nurse called again, trying to regain my attention.

I wiped my face quickly and tried to nod like I had some strength left.

She stepped closer. “I need to get some information,” she said. “Do you have Nadine’s next of kin details? Any family we can contact?”

I blinked at her. For a second, my mind just… blanked.

“I—I don’t know,” I stammered. “She’s my best friend. We live