Sonia chimed in playfully, “Dr. Chadwick was quite on edge. Upon hearing about your condition, he rushed over, still clad in his lab coat. Those hospital interns were so daunted to see him that they maintained impeccable posture throughout.”

The presence of Ariana’s awakened form instantly brightened the atmosphere.

Following a round of jests, Rodney shifted the conversation to more serious matters.

“The two human traffickers have been apprehended, and both children are now safe and having a rest.”

Relieved, Ariana inquired about her rescuer.

“Who saved me?”

The hospital staff reported that a man brought you here and then

been nothing more than a hallucination. A wry smile

leaving Ariana

soon drifted into slumber. The room descended into

Holden quietly entered. He took his place by Ariana’s bedside, watching

Stepping into the corridor, he confronted a disconcerting figure-a man with a face with

be one of Ariana’s acquaintances. Extending a tentative introduction, he said, “Hi, I’m Remy. I came to inquire

back later,” replied Holden, subtly signaling his

Remy glanced at Holden and nodded, choosing to leave with his

he received a photo on his phone. It was a meticulously restored image sent

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