Chapter 011

“Brielle. It's quite a surprise what… What are you doing here?”

Sanjay's question mirrors my own thoughts.

“I'm interning at Centurion Medical Center under the supervision of Eva Adams. That, that explains why I'm here.”

Right. He's working with Dr. Eva, the ice queen herself. That woman had some serious nerve, dismissing me like that. I understand she's a high-profile doctor and all, but a little common courtesy won't kill her.

“What about you, Brielle? What brings you to Centurion Medical Center today?”

“I, uh…” My eyes darted away.

Sanjay's brow creased, concern flashing in his eyes as he looked at me. “Are you sick? Is that why you’re here?”

“No, no. Sanjay, I'm not sick. Can we… can we talk outside?” I shot a quick glance at the partitioning curtain, the hushed voices of Eva and Andrei still echoing behind it.

We exited the office and entered the hospital's sterile corridor. Sanjay stated, “I've been trying to reach you, Brielle, to inform you that Liam has been