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CHAPTER 4 — THE MAN WHO LOOKED AWAY

CHAPTER 4 — THE MAN WHO LOOKED AWAY

The surgeon listed beside Claire's operation wasn't Daniel.

It was Dr. Samuel Reed.

Federal agents questioned him immediately.

Samuel looked exhausted.

"I never agreed to that order."

"Then why is your name here?"

He lowered his eyes.

"Because every surgeon who refused Daniel... disappeared from the schedule."

"Meaning?"

"They lost privileges."

"They lost careers."

"And some lost their licenses after anonymous complaints."

Samuel rubbed his face.

"I was afraid."

Claire overheard the conversation from the hallway.

"You knew?"

He couldn't answer.

She nodded slowly.

"I trusted you."

Samuel looked like he wanted the floor to swallow him whole.

"I'll testify."

Those three words changed everything.

But someone listening through the partially opened stairwell door quietly sent another text.

May you like

Witness cooperating. Handle immediately.

To Be Continued...

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