61: The hospital mishap

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*VICENZO* I glanced out the window, my knuckles white as I clenched my fists on the polished surface of the table. The moonlight flooding the room felt like mockery, decorating a world that continued to spin when all I wanted was for time to stand still. Adeline—my Adeline—was still missing, and the gnawing worry in my gut screamed louder than any person ever could. I could feel my heart thudding like a war drum, each beat a reminder of my helplessness. My thoughts spiraled into a chaotic dance of anxiety and rage. "Damn it!" I muttered under my breath, fighting the urge to hurl the nearest item against the wall. I needed clarity, needed to understand where she was, and the first step would be to check the GPS from the car. The office felt like a fortress of answers that I could storm, r

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