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?”

uncertain. The hospital staff reported that a man brought

before slipping into unconsciousness had been nothing more than a hallucination. A

group departed, leaving Ariana

drifted into slumber. The room descended

room’s door eased open, and Holden quietly entered.

activity beckoned Holden to investigate. Stepping into the corridor, he confronted a disconcerting figure-a man with a face with wounds, accompanied

tentative introduction, he said, “Hi, I’m Remy.

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

nodded,

room, Holden’s plans abruptly shifted when he received a photo on his phone. It was

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