The figure concealed in the shadows remained cloaked in silence for a while.
Ariana gently tugged at the hand and said impatiently, “What seems to be the issue? You've been apprehended; why the reluctance to unveil yourself?” A wavering voice at last pierced the hush.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“What's going on?” Ariana, her countenance a canvas of bewilderment, hastily turned on the light. There, by her bedside, stood Mitchel, his expression etched with puzzlement.
Ariana gazed at him inquisitively and inquired, “Why are you here?” Disheartened that her anticipation had not borne fruit, she could scarcely conceal her disappointment.
Mitchel motioned casually, his words unhurried.
ninja “My days have been consumed by surgeries lately, leavingLittle opportunity to check on you. Having just concluded a procedure, | decided to pay you a visit.” Casting a glance at Ariana, he posed a question.
“Were you expecting someone else?” Ariana responded with a somewhat awkward laugh.
“No, not at all. | simply couldn't drift into slumber, and when | heard a commotion, | thought an intruder might be lurking in the dead of night.” “The hospital's security system is remarkably Ba Mitchel remarked without suspicion. He continued, “Letassess your wound to gauge its prog 5 Ariana adhered to his directives and bared her injury. After a cursory examination, Mitchel said, “Seems like there are no significant concerns. I'll schedule a follow-up for tomorrow, and if all checks out, you can be discharged.” Ariana nodded absently, her mind drifting to the absence of Holden this evening. A trace of disappointment lingered, having missed the opportunity to catch him in the act.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmMeanwhile, inside BRD, Holden scrutinized the information provided by his contact on the dark web. The details about Sadie aligned with his prior investigation, save for one addition: a history of plastic surgery.
Holden furrowed his brow, taking note of the plastic surgery clinic's nbefore casting his gaze upon the second piece of information, bearing the nTheodore Anderson.
At the sight of this name, Holden felt an unexpected twinge of nervousness. He hesitated momentarily before cautiously clicking on the corresponding file.
Following a brief examination, his brows knitted together tightly.