More Than A Favor

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My fingers hovered over the screen as I tapped in the dates. I put Logan's birthday first, followed by Miles's.

As I entered the final digit, my heart pounded so violently I feared it might burst. Ben was now only ten away.

meters

The screen flashed.

It was the correct password.

Relief swept over me as the private route unlocked, revealing the destination: Sky Sanatorium.

I instantly recognized the name. It was one of the sanatoriums I had been investigating. My efforts hadn't been in vain after all.

Quickly, I deleted the search history and shut the navigation system just as the car door opened. Ben climbed in, his gaze falling first on me and then on the console. His eyes narrowed slightly as he noticed my trembling hands and the faint sheen of sweat on my forehead.

"What were you doing, Elaine?" he asked, his tone cautious.

A lump formed in my throat, but I forced myself to respond. "I was trying to put on some music, but I wasn't sure how."

excuse, especially since I

feeling unwell, and you wanted music?" he

doctor friend for advice. She suggested listening to calming music and going to the hospital to rule out something

the pills, still unconvinced. "If that's the case, we'd better go to the hospital. Tell me what music you want, and I'll

I said, taking the pills. Without hesitation, I popped one

water to wash it down, which

tongue.

Ben said, handing me a cup of warm water. "You shouldn't take medicine like

swigs, wincing at

remarked as he glanced at me. "It's a good thing we're heading to

hospital, my

on escorting me inside, saying he was worried about my condition. I had no

I discreetly texted Nora, asking for her

day. She arrived quickly, stepping in to

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from Ben's

I assured Ben. "Please don't

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