#Chapter 29: Unawnswered Questions

Lauren's POV A shiver ran down my spine as the sterile hospital air closed in around us. Alexander’s office felt smaller than usual, the harsh overhead lights casting a warm glow over the scene. We stood in a tense circle around the older woman in a nurse’s uniform, her nervousness painted like a clear portrait. Sweat stains dotted her shirt, her dark hair was a mess, and her hands fidgeted as she avoided our gazes. Alexander sat at his desk, his eyes burning with intensity as we confronted the woman who had locked me in the operating room. Her gaze flicked between Liam, Alexander, and me, her hands trembling slightly. I couldn’t blame her. After everything that had happened, I wouldn’t want to look anyone in the eye either. “Why did you lock me in there?” I asked, my voice hoarse but firm. I wanted to be gentle, but it felt impossible. The nurse’s face went pale, her lips tight with anxiety. She opened her mouth, then closed it again, like she was trying to come up with s