Chapter 140

When Derek came to the hospital last night, he slipped through the blind spot of the surveillance cameras, unnoticed by anyone. The incident ended as silently as it began.

No one knew about Leanne’s abduction the night before.

She only got a scolding from her boss, Ruben, for being absent from duty.

After leaving Ruben’s office, Leanne walked down the corridor past a few maintenance. guys taking down the old security cameras.

The office buzzed with chatter about the hospital’s plans to upgrade and add many new.

cameras.

Amy quipped, “Heard the new system has full coverage. They want to track every mosquito that buzzes into this place!”

Donna was incredulous. “How did our tight-fisted director suddenly decide to splurge? We’ve been asking him to replace the broken ones for ages, and he acted like it was a

matter

d death.”

s good for us. No more creeping around on night shifts, and Leanne won’t ry about that creep anymore!”

ware that the creep had been dealt with, Amy patted Leanne’s shoulder to offer omfort.

agreement, “Coffee, anyone? My treat.”

Amy beamed. “You’ve treated us a lot lately. Hit

“Got a little

her curiosity, Sandra sneered, “How much did your ex cough up for

patient file from the night before. “And you know rich folk like us tend to be capricious. I might take you along

Sandra’s frustration was evident as she

laughed. “Money sure does speak

year was winding down, and with

rest each day, Phillip

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Chapter 140

managed to find time for a meal

driveway, he was on a phone call. When he turned onto the path, his headlights illuminated

through the air while Curtis stood on the doorstep and was on his

cigarette.

of the car, Curtis walked

Phillip turned to Curtis and asked, “What are you doing out here

breath and cigarette smoke mingling in the chilly air, his face showing a trace of fatigue, his eyes deep with unspoken thoughts.

Phillip was surprised. He pocketed his phone and

pack, and Phillip

the cold wind. Both shared similar features and tall, commanding statures, though their demeanors were quite ent, one composed and restrained, the other nonchalantly

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