The screens are back to normal—displaying empty corridors. “You see?” the doctor says smoothly, stepping aside. “Sometimes it just needs a reset.” The Latino frowns at the monitors. “Weird. It’s fine now.” “My dad taught me. I'm glad to help” He pats the man’s shoulder. “Uh, I just came to say hi. I won't disturb you.” With that, he walks out. Meanwhile— Two floors above— A nurse rounds the corner, unaware that for exactly two minutes and forty-seven seconds, every eye in the building is blind. At the far end of the corridor, a tall man in a dark coat walks with silent steps. Arnold’s hands are tucked into his coat, and he is wearing a mask. He stares at the room where Natasha is staying, then nods at the nurse—who, surprisingly, is Sera. “She’s inside,” she mutters, stepping aside so he can enter. Arnold takes a deep breath, unclenching his fingers before turning the knob and stepping in. Her scent flutters into his nose—familiar and superior. Their eyes collide. Natash
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