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?”

that a man brought you

into unconsciousness had been nothing more than a hallucination. A wry smile touched her lips; the depth of her yearning had

brief exchange, the group departed, leaving

soon drifted into slumber. The

the hospital room’s door eased open, and Holden quietly entered. He took his place

room, a sudden stir of activity beckoned Holden to investigate. Stepping into the corridor, he confronted a disconcerting

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

still asleep. You can come back later,” replied Holden, subtly signaling his reluctance to permit them

and nodded, choosing to leave

shifted when he received a photo on his phone. It was a meticulously restored image sent by the technical department,

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