24 Distrust and Deception

24 Distrust and Deception

Alex arrived at the hospital, his mind racing with thoughts of Bella. The chaos at her room, with onlookers and medical staff crowding the area, immediately caught his attention.

“What’s going on here?” he demanded, his voice cutting through the murmurs of the crowd.

Startled by his presence, the onlookers dispersed quickly, leaving the hallway eerily quiet. Alex entered Bella’s room, his frustration mounting at the disarray. The mess was a clear sign of a struggle or an outburst.

He found Bella huddled in a corner, sobbing. Her distress seemed genuine, but Alex couldn’t help but feel a twinge of suspicion.

here, Bella?” he asked, his voice softening despite his doubts.

her panicked reaction. Her version of events painted her as a victim, overwhelmed and frightened.

tell them anything?” he inquired, aware of the

I feel like I’m being targeted, and I don’t know why,” Bella replied,

source of the leak. “Do you think

scandal.

seized the opportunity to shift the blame. “It must be Emma. She’s the only one who

It seemed too

to be careful about

just scared, that’s all. I know you’ll

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