Chapter 8 "At the Hospital"

The stark white walls of the doctor's office seemed to pulsate with a menacing energy as Dr. Evans met Blake's steely gaze. The man's coldblooded demeanor sent a tremor through the doctor's usually steady hands. He knew, with chilling certainty, that the veiled threat hanging heavy in the air wasn't a mere formality. A single word from Blake, and his career, meticulously built over years of dedication, would crumble into dust. The silence stretched, thick with unspoken accusations and simmering tension. Finally, Dr. Evans cleared his throat, his voice barely a whisper when he spoke.

"Mr. Torres," he began, his words laced with a tremor he fought desperately to control, "the tests are conclusive. There's no medical justification for why Mrs. Torres would be a better match than Ms. Hartwood. In fact, medically speaking, Ms. Hartwood is ok there's no need an operation.

Trembling, the doctor finally told the truth. Blake's expression remained impassive, but a flicker of something akin to