Dear Ex Wife Please take me back by The Every Woman

ATHENA

The room is so silent that you can hear a pin drop.

"In particular, a confidential file from six years ago. One we sealed for legal and ethical reasons." His eyes lock onto mine for a split second. "We have reason to believe the file was targeted. And whoever accessed it... is someone on staff."

The air is sucked from the room. Others gasp quietly.

"This meeting is to inform you all that an internal investigation is already underway. All logins and system access will be monitored, and any irregularities will be dealt with swiftly. This hospital was built on trust between staff, patients, and the system we represent. That trust has been compromised."

He pauses and looks around the room again.

"If anyone has information, now is the time to speak up. Before we find you ourselves and when we do, it won't just end with your license being revoked!"

No one moves.

No one speaks.

He nods once. "That's all."

And just like that, he walks out.

The silence he leaves behind is deafening.

Everyone is glued to their seats. Ian stands with a small smile on his face.

"Forgive the harshness from Dr. Quinn. We do have that situation, but it's not meant to threaten or make you feel uneasy. What we are pleading for is your help. If you saw anything out of the ordinary, please don't hesitate to reach out to me or Dr. Dawson."

My eyes shoot up.

What is he talking about.

"That will be all. Thank you all." He says, and this time, everyone stands.

"What the fuck was that about?" Zayan asks, his tone irritated. "Did you know?" He checks me.

When I shake my head his face reddens in anger but I place a hand on his arm to stop him.

"Dr. Dawson, a word please." lan says and I turn to Zayan,

"You go on ahead. I'll catch up with you."

"Like hell I will. I won't let them take advantage of you being new and barely having any backing. I've got your back. So you don't need to fear."

"Someone is feisty and ready to start a war." Ian mocks Zayan as he steps closer.

spotlight like that?" Zayan takes a step forward but I move faster and

has a reason." I tell Zayan quietly, though my voice wavers. I'm not sure if

his arms crossed, that ever-present half-smile on his face like he knows something

want to land punches on me?," lan says, "You've fallen so

clenches. I place my hand gently

I whisper. "Give me

to ruin him later. Then with a reluctant nod, he

alone, lan turns to face

that punk!" lan scoffs, rubbing a hand down his jaw. "Now look at him. All grown up

time for your games, lan. Why did you call me out like that in front of everyone?" I snap, my

bombing you like that but it was the only way for me not

from who?"

"Some board members."

"Over what?"

you?" He pushes his glasses forward and

would be of great help." He drops

I trust enough to find out who did it before this place turns into a courtroom

I have no idea what file or how your

is almost laughable but I hold

is.

rarely shows this side of

going on?"

you later. Meet me at Alex's

to Alex's house."

at Zayans." He says and I narrow

this aren't

seriousness from a second

"Enjoying what?"

I can

"Weekend it is."

the steering wheel tighter, my knuckles turning white against the leather

to fall in heavy

have waited but I'm so tired I just want to sleep

across the windshield, but they do little

have leaked the file and what file is

thing that's for sure is it must be very important for Elias to address

buzzes in the

hesitate for a second before answering, pressing the

"What?"