24 Distrust and Deception

24 Distrust and Deception

Alex arrived at the hospital, his mind racing with thoughts of Bella. The chaos at her room, with onlookers and medical staff crowding the area, immediately caught his attention.

“What’s going on here?” he demanded, his voice cutting through the murmurs of the crowd.

Startled by his presence, the onlookers dispersed quickly, leaving the hallway eerily quiet. Alex entered Bella’s room, his frustration mounting at the disarray. The mess was a clear sign of a struggle or an outburst.

He found Bella huddled in a corner, sobbing. Her distress seemed genuine, but Alex couldn’t help but feel a twinge of suspicion.

his voice softening despite his

probing questions, her panicked reaction. Her version of events painted her

them anything?” he inquired, aware of the

don’t know how to handle this. I feel like I’m being targeted, and I don’t know

of the leak. “Do you think someone

scandal.

blame. “It must be Emma. She’s the only one who would want to hurt me like

seemed too convenient, too

it, but don’t jump to conclusions. We need to be careful about accusations,” he cautioned, his mind

sensing Alex’s skepticism, softened her approach. “I’m just scared, that’s all. I know you’ll find

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