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 departed. Likely

nothing more than a hallucination. A wry smile touched her

departed, leaving

she soon drifted into slumber.

room’s door eased open, and Holden quietly entered. He took his place by Ariana’s bedside, watching over her

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

hesitated, wondering if Holden might be one of Ariana’s acquaintances. Extending a tentative introduction, he said, “Hi, I’m Remy. I

asleep. You can come back later,” replied Holden, subtly signaling his reluctance

Remy glanced at Holden and nodded, choosing to leave

abruptly shifted when he received a photo on his phone. It

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