The vet's words, overheard in fragments, sent a wave of panic through Kendra. The phrase “This is really bad” replayed in her mind, each repetition intensifying her concern. She sat there, feeling a growing sense of helplessness and dread. The implications of what the vet said were unclear, but they were enough to make her fear for the worst. The uncertainty of the puppy's fate, coupled with the vet's evident alarm, left Kendra feeling more anxious than ever.