Chapter 220
"Okay," I said. "Let's go. But we need to be discreet. We can't let anyone know what we're up to."
We carefully packed up our notes and the vial, securing them in a locked briefcase. We wiped down the lab, removing any traces of our presence. It was crucial to leave no evidence behind, no indication of what we had discovered.
I felt a knot of anxiety tighten in my stomach. We were venturing out into the unknown, into a world where danger lurked around every corner. But we had no choice. We had to find a way to expose the people behind the poisonings, and to save the children.
Sarah and I slipped out of the lab like shadows, our footsteps silent on the polished hospital floors. The corridors were quieter now, the night shift settled into its steady rhythm. But every face we passed, every glance that lingered too long, sent a chill down my spine.
The vial was secured in my bag, double-wrapped in sterile containers. Evidence. Proof. A weapon waiting to be understood.
