Chapter 36
The next morning, Ethan Black arrived at Mercy General earlier than usual. He had not slept much. His mind had been filled with images of Lila’s tear-streaked face, the way she had trembled in his arms after Ryan Hayes forced his way into her apartment, and the ugly words Hayes had thrown at her. Fat. Grateful. The memory made his blood boil all over again.
He did not go straight to his office. Instead, he headed directly to the administrative wing. He had already called ahead and demanded an emergency meeting with the Ethics and Conduct Board. They had tried to push back, saying they needed time to prepare, but Ethan had made it clear — this was not a request.
By nine o’clock, the long conference table in Room A was filled. Several board members sat stiffly in their chairs.
