She died.

She swayed unsteadily as she reached the last staircase and almost hit the railing.

"16 seconds left."

There was a sense of urgency in her steps as the world became insanely clear before her, hope burning in her mind like fire sent down from heaven.

She had never thought Nathaniel's room was too far until now, where it was the room at the farthest corner of the second floor.

"7 seconds left."

She wobbled and finally reached his door, flinging it open with all her might. Her chest heaved, ragged breaths spilling out of her parted, bloodless lips and nose as she eyed the man confined to the space of his bed.

She felt insanely weak all of a sudden, and before she knew it, his figure became dizzy before her eyes, and the world became many

Her body felt as if it had no strength; the countdown in her head was louder than the ringing of a bell.

"3 seconds left."