Shadows of Deception

Michael rushed through the sterile hallways of the hospital, his mind racing. The cryptic message he received still haunted him. He needed to secure his position and ensure Jessica’s safety. Reaching the private room where Jessica’s mother, Mrs. Hampton, was waiting, he took a deep breath and entered, closing the door behind him.

Mrs. Hampton looked up, her eyes filled with a mixture of fear and suspicion. "Michael, what happened at the hearing?" she demanded, her voice trembling slightly. "What were those new revelations about the connection between Emma and Scarlet’s cases?"

Michael’s face was a mask of calm, but inside, he was seething. "They’ve linked the two cases through a stolen anesthetic drug. It’s a complicated web, but I’ll protect Jessica, no matter what."

Mrs. Hampton’s eyes narrowed. "You better. I’m scared for her, Michael. If the investigation digs too deep…"

Michael leaned in, lowering his voice. "Don’t you hate her, knowing her darkest secrets?"

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