A contingent of around ten guards trailed behind me as I navigated the intricate hallways of the hospital, following the nurse who was leading me to Barbara's ward. As I entered the room, her father rose from his seat, his expression a mix of anger and concern. Chad was the only one who ventured inside with me.
"How could you be so careless with my daughter?" the older man began, his tone seething with anger and accusation.
"Sir, please try to calm down," Chad intervened, attempting to assuage the distraught father.
"Sit down, Isaac," I commanded, my voice firm and authoritative. Taking purposeful steps toward him, I exuded an intimidating presence. Startled, he quickly complied, his eyes widening with a mix of fear and disbelief.
"You can't speak to me like that!" he protested, incred
