More Than A Favor

A Favor 141

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."

unconvincing excuse, especially since I had claimed

you wanted music?" he asked, his tone

to double down on the lie. "The pain was so bad that I asked my doctor friend for advice. She suggested listening to calming music and going to the hospital

"If that's the case, we'd better go to the hospital. Tell me what

said, taking the pills. Without hesitation, I popped

wash it down, which

tongue.

cup of warm water.

quick swigs, wincing

a good thing we're heading to the hospital.

we reached the hospital, my heart had finally begun

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

I discreetly texted Nora,

wasn't scheduled for any surgeries that day.

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