"…That's how it is, officer."
At the entrance of the small-town hospital, Mr. Smith briefly talked to the police officer who came to inquire... It was nothing more than explaining the missing child's height, age, and features.
"Don't worry, sir. The security here has always been good; you know that. The child will be okay," the officer reassured him briefly before quickly leaving.
Mr. Smith was not unconcerned about Joe's situation, but he really couldn't leave the hospital—otherwise, he might already be driving around town, constantly searching for Joe's whereabouts.
He even had a fear of returning to the front of the operating room—if the surgery failed, it would be a pain he could never endure.
Mr. Smith pinched the bridge of his nose, no matter what, he must—right at this moment!
"Hey—!"
