But Nick didn't even glance at it, his eyes fixed on Kate.
Seeing me blocking his path, he grew even more infuriated.
Kate snatched the paper from my hand, glanced at it casually, then tossed it on the ground.
"Natalie, this paper is obviously fake. I have a doctor friend, and I know what an actual critical condition notice looks like. You're trying to deceive Nick without even a stamp.
"I feel sorry for Meryl. With a mother like you, using her as a pawn for attention every day. Nick and I are just friends; why can't you believe that?
"Could it be that the previous fevers Meryl had were deliberately orchestrated by you to make her catch a cold and force Nick home?"
Her disdainful gaze made it seem like every word she spoke was the absolute truth.
"Nick, let's go now. We can explain later to Natalie. My foot really hurts."
Kate's urgency prompted Nick to push me aside once more, ready to leave.
The anger within me erupted.
"Kate, who do you think you are? How dare you say such things!"
Ignoring Nick's impatient look, I moved forward, intending to push Kate away.
But she clung tightly to Nick, crying out in pain.
"Nick, Natalie bumped into my foot..."