Langdon Seal's throat tightened, and facing Ariel Morris's gentle smile, all the words that were about to escape his lips turned into a deep sigh as he exhaled.
The three of them walked out of the hospital together, with the director personally escorting them to the hospital entrance, watching them get into the car.
The three got into the car, and as it drove out of sight, the director of Central Hospital's eyes flickered, holding his phone and dialing a number...
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Ariel Morris had just eaten and was taking a nap when she was woken up by the ringtone of her phone. She picked up the phone, and seeing the caller ID "Arlo," she immediately sat up straight and pressed the answer button.
As soon as the call connected, Ariel Morris spoke softly and gently: "Hello, Arlo, aren't you supposed to be at work now? How come you have time to call me?"
