#Chapter 29: Harder Than It Needs To Be

Aria’s POV The next morning, as I headed into the office disguised as Dr. A, I was still no closer to deciding Caleb’s fate. There were many things to consider, pros and cons for both sides. No matter what, I couldn’t be hasty and make the wrong choice. The newspapers, somehow, already, caught wind of the potential story here and some reporters started hanging around the office. We refused to let them come inside for our patients’ safety and confidentiality, even having to ask a security guard to stand just inside the door. Instead, the reporters lingered in the hallway, peeking their heads in through the windows. When Caleb’s family arrived, they were none too happy to hear of my indecision. “I’m sure you can understand why I can’t take this matter lightly,” I said. “You father’s condition is not ideal…” “Do you know what he’s done for this pack? The sacrifices he’s made?” Christie insisted. She was wearing a different pair of elaborate and expensive earrings again today