Chapter 53: Unexpected Rivalry

Chapter 53: Unexpected Rivalry

Kathleen’s P.O.V

I sauntered down the hall, my steps faltering and hesitant. The floorboards creaked beneath my feet, and I paused, unsure if I wanted to go on. What if Hayley heard us? What if she took a peep before Arthur closed the door? What if someone else did?

Anxiety was beginning to overwhelm me. I could feel my heartbeat increase rapidly and sweat trickle slowly down my face as I approached her door. What would the look on her face be, if any of my fears were true? How was I to ever face her again if she really…

The sun was high in the sky, and the snow had stopped. But that did little to ease the tension that coiled in my gut. I could feel my legs wobble as I walked towards her room, refusing to maintain eye contact with any of my colleagues I met in the hallway.

"Hello!" Someone called out from down the hallway, startling me. I wasn't sure if it was Chef Koko, but the voice sounded like his. I didn't turn to look; I quickly made my way towards