In three days, except for the badge Philip was wearing, the rest of the numbers had been collected.

Sarah sifted through the codes and realized that the crucial digits were on Philip's badge. Only by getting hold of that badge could

they confirm the final three numbers.

Without it, there were too many possible combinations, and the lock only allowed one error. A second mistake would seal their fate,

trapping them even more securely.

"Doctor, I'll take care of the badge on him," lan said casually, his eyes calm as he surveyed the jumble of numbers.

"I'll get it."

Sarah nodded, fiddling with her stash of pharmaceuticals.

"To be honest, I didn't expect you guys to gather the numbers so quickly. I've been at it for years and only managed to collect five.

I feel like this might be my chance to get out, to escape with Number 8."

Her tone was wistful, the situation still feeling surreal. She could only admit that the people lan had brought were competent. If it

were her, it'd take who knew how long.

Little did they know, Philip had sensed a shift in the atmosphere of the central hall. Especially since Summer's incident, he felt an

unease growing within him.

access to all the medication in the base and areas he'd never

heavy thoughtfulness

moment, Phil entered the room, his face lighting up

a new leaf he'd found from somewhere, eager to turn

collecting and irritated, brushed Phil's hands away.

His eyes lingered on the badge on Philip's chest,

hand immediately, his

"What are you doing?"

a closer look. You worked so hard to earn

he really wanted to know was whether this cold metal was

the leaves he had painstakingly

and awkwardly

instincts were sharp, and the unease had been building,

room. He felt things slipping out of his

really have chere alone? She didn't seem skilled

the outside, it was

to die.

distraction. Maybe lan

dire, and the Sanders family

he'd need to cure

tightened, a surge of resentment rising within him. He wasn’t sure where this feeling stemmed from,

Maja was doing well, he couldn't stand

wouldn't leave alive. His lips curved into

now intrigued him.

outside and look around. See if there are any new subjects who have cin recently and

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