CHAPTER EIGHTFive years later, Ember lay on the bed in her little room at the hospital, her scattered long hair falling carelessly on her face. The loud ringing of her phone caused her to open her eyes with a frownWho the hell is thatShe had been attending to patients since two days now, and just when she wants to get some sleep, some annoying creature just wants to frustrate herGroaning, she picked the constantly ringing phone“Hello, Director Jim.As expected, Jim's flattering voice came laced with a little seriousness and urgency“Ember, you're resting?Ember felt the urge to roll her eyesOf course he knew she's taking a rest“What is it, Jim?” Ember asked, sitting up while running her hands on her scattered hair“Can you come down for a few minutes?Her eyes flicked to the clock“Why?“I need to discuss something with you, please, just for 30 minutes.“20,” Ember insisted“Fine, 20 minutes. It won't take long. Thank you, Dr. Valen.Ten minutes later, Ember stepped into Jim's
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