The soft hum of the lab’s machines filled the air, a constant backdrop to the pulsating tension within the room. The door slid open with a faint whoosh, and Martha stepped inside, her heart racing with relief and triumph. She had met Jarlon in the hallway, and together, he led her to the laboratory, the promise of familiar faces urging her on.
As her eyes swept across the room, they landed on Dr. Kate and Barbara, and a wave of gratitude washed over her. Seeing Dr. Kate back safely from the Island was a huge relief—now, she wouldn't have to carry this burden alone.
“Here we are,” Jarlon said, a playful grin on his face as he stepped aside to let Martha enter. “I told you it was worth the wait.”
Martha's eyes swept across the room, her heart racing with anticipation and hope. She spotted
