Chapter 58: A Reckoning

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The atmosphere of Dr. Leonard’s office became calm like a graveyard as Dr Marcus refused to utter any word to Cecilia. Nurse Evelyn’s voice resonated steadily and resolutely, with every word precise like a tooth-piercing skin. Her words carried a certainty that disturbed everything in that room, revealing hidden truths with each utterance. Next to her, the other nurse remained rigid, eyes open in shock. It felt like she was encountering Evelyn for the first time; how did she know all these details? How had she untangled a network that no one else dared to know? Silence hung heavy like mist once Evelyn completed her words. Dr. Leonard's piercing look fell upon Dr. Marcus, his face inscrutable, yet his very presence demanded obedience. "Do you have anything to defend yourself with?" His v

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