LOGINThe doctor continued speaking casually, keeping her attention away from the frightened nurse she was holding. A few minutes later, the door opened again and the first doctor who had gone to contact Hayden returned. He looked relieved to see the situation had not become worse. "Doctor, her guardian
The door suddenly opened, and the doctor stepped into the room with two nurses behind him. He stopped the moment he saw Rose making one of the nurses nearly walk into his back before stopping as well. Their eyes immediately fell on the scissors clutched tightly in Rose’s hand and the nurse standing
Just then, the door opened. The nurse in charge of watching her walked into the room carrying a fresh supply of IV fluid. She stopped immediately when she saw Rose awake, her expression changing with surprise. "You're awake, Miss." The nurse quickly placed the supplies down and reached for the call
The next morning, Hayden made a stop at the hospital before heading to Black Corporation. He had barely arrived at the entrance when the hospital staff immediately led him toward the VIP ward. Rose had been moved there during the night, and a nurse had been assigned to remain with her at all times.
Hayden remained in the medical room. He could have left and allowed Dr. Adrian and the medical team to handle Rose, but for some reason, he found himself staying. The hours passed as the ship continued toward the arranged meeting point where the helicopter would collect them. Dr. Adrian occasional
Hayden's expression grew thoughtful. "Was anyone reported missing?" "Not yet." "Then how did she end up there?" "We don't know." Cole shook his head. "There is a possibility that the woman we saved was involved in a different accident and not the one the authorities have announced." Hayden's ga
Later That Day – School Library, Quiet Section. The library was quiet, filled only with the faint hum of the air conditioner and the gentle rustle of pages. Most students were at lunch, but Rose remained seated at the far end near the tall arched window, surrounded by opened books and notes. She
The next day. It was still early in the school day, just before the second bell. The halls buzzed faintly with the murmur of students heading to first period, but Victoria wasn't in class. She excused herself with the calm assurance of someone used to moving unnoticed—just a quiet nod and a vague
Inside the office, Lopez shut the door with a sharp click, crossing to her desk. “Jesse,” she said, folding her hands, “I’m going to ask this once—who told you to start those rumors?” Jesse’s breath hitched. “I… I don’t know what you’re—” “Stop,” Lopez interrupted, her voice slicing clean through.
The morning sun filtered softly through the curtains of Rose’s bedroom, painting her sheets in warm gold. She rose with a stretch, letting the early light wash over her before beginning her routine. After dressing in her uniform and pulling her hair into a loose yet tidy ponytail, Rose grabbed her







