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After taking care of Sophia, Ethan Lee planned to say goodbye to Lucy before leaving the hospital. However, when he asked the nurse about her, he was told that Lucy, who was supposed to be on the night shift, hadn't shown up. She hadn't taken leave and couldn't be reached.
A sudden unease gripped Ethan's heart. Lucy was always responsible and dedicated, especially since she had just started her job. It was unlike her to disappear without notice.
The sense of unease grew stronger until Ethan's phone rang.
He glanced at the screen and saw a message with an attached video. When he opened it, his heart sank. The video showed Lucy tied to a chair, her eyes and mouth covered, muffled sobs escaping as she trembled with fear. The terror on her face was evident.
A group of men appeared in
