GoodNovelConcerned, Hannah answered, "Officer Stevenson, what's the urgency this late?" "The individual you saved on the island has been declared dead at the hospital today.
" Hannah gasped in disbelief.
"That's impossible!" Hannah then blurted out, "I saw his wounds.
He was stable for days thanks to prompt medical attention.
How could he just suddenly die?" "It was deliberate.
" Officer Stevenson spoke evenly.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt"Someone slit his throat with a scalpel-a clean cut.
It was Likely done by someone who sneaked into the hospital posing as a doctor.
I'm calling to warn you, not to frighten you.
You might be their next target.
Hannah took a deep breath, trying to steady her nerves.
"Thank you, Officer Stevenson.
I'll stay alert.
"We'll also check the surveillance tapes and do everything we can to find the perpetrator," he assured her.
"Understood.
After hanging up, Hannah sat on the bed, lost in thought.
Grace propped herself up, looking at Hannah with concern.
"Is everything alright?" "It's nothing," Hannah reassured her.
"The police just shared supdates.
Go back to sleep.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI need to make a phone call.
Grace's anxiety was palpable as she clutched at Hannah's sleeve.
"Please, don't go.
Make your call here.
I don't mind the noise.
" "Okay, I'll stay here with you.
Once Grace drifted off, Hannah quietly exited the room and tapped on the adjacent door.
Dotson, who was still awake, answered immediately, "Boss, what's going on?" "I need you to keep an eye on Grace tonight.
I have smatters to attend to.
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