Chapter 103
“Blessing’s Dilemma”
Blessing stood in the nurses’ station, her shift almost over, when Sophia approached her with that familiar sweet smile again. Blessing had always been cautious around Sophia. She had seen the way she treated Lila, the way she flaunted her marriage to Ethan, the way she seemed to enjoy stirring trouble. But when Sophia asked to talk privately, Blessing agreed. She didn’t know why. Maybe it was curiosity. Maybe it was the way Sophia looked at her, like she had something important to say. They walked to the rooftop garden, the evening air cool and fresh after a long day inside the hospital. The garden was quiet, the city lights sparkling below them like a sea of stars. Blessing leaned against the railing, her arms crossed, waiting for Sophia to speak. Sophia stood beside her, her voice low and urgent. “Lila is dangerous,” she said. “She’s been stealing from the hospital. Medications. Supplies. I have proof. If you help me, I’ll make sure you get prom
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