Byran quirked an eyebrow. âDid we just overhear Sophia talking to the doctor about something called seed extraction? With my sister and Theo alone together, could it beâ¦?â
Ida, having overheard Sophiaâs conversation with the white-coated man, had already guessed what was going on. Now, her only concern was for her safety. âMr. Howard, what do you think we should do?â
Dr. Tam unlocked the door to the special examination room, revealing a dimly lit interior with the curtains drawn.
On the screen, a blush-inducing movie was being projected, with the male and female leads each making sounds that were unfit for polite company.
Upon entering and seeing this, Sophia immediately wore an expression of discomfort. With wrinkled brows, she scanned the room for Marcus, but he was nowhere to be found.
âDr. Tam, whatâs going on? Whereâs my husband? Didnât you say a nurse was accompanying him here? Where is she? Why is no one here?â
Dr. Tam was equally puzzled. âUm⦠Iâm not sure whatâs happened. The door was locked, so there should be someone inside.â
Sophia became impatient. âDr. Tam, what kind of operation are you running here?! I trusted you with my husband, and you lost him! Could it be that your nurse ran off with my husband?â
Dr. Tam was visibly uncomfortable. âImpossible! What would she gain from running away with your husband? Sheâd be breaking the law! Ms. Sophia, please calm down and give me a moment. Iâll try to contact our nurse.â
With that, Dr. Tam pulled out his phone to make the call, only to be met with an automated message indicating that the other partyâs phone was switched off.
Off?, What on earth was going on?!
Dr. Tam was now also feeling a sense of unease.
Sophia, watching Dr. Tam hold his phone without uttering a word, urged him on impatiently. âDid you get through or not?â
With an embarrassed look, Dr. Tam replied, âMs. Sophia, our nurse seems to haveâ¦â
After hearing this, Sophiaâs face fell. âWhat the hell?! Where have you hidden my husband?! This is outrageous! Wait, Iâm calling the police right now!â
In her panic, Sophia pulled out her phone to dial 911.)
Dr. Tam was flustered. He was afraid that this incident would affect his job. âMs. Sophia, please wait.
Your husband canât have disappeared.â
Sophia ignored him and proceeded to dial the number. However, just at that moment, a cold voice rang out. âIâm here.â
Sophia paused as the operatorâs voice came through from the other end of the line. âHello, this is 911, whatâs your emergency?â
Whirling around, she saw a man sitting quietly in a wheelchair. The corner curtain was fluttering in the wind, so perhaps it had obscured him earlier.
The room was dimly lit, and it wasnât surprising that she hadnât noticed him.
Dr. Tam sighed in relief. âMs. Sophia, your husband is right there. Please hang up the emergency call.â
After seeing her husband safe and sound, Sophia quickly ended the call and rushed to him. âMarcus, are you alright?â
Marcus, his face grim and cold, arched an eyebrow at her, his tone sarcastic. âYouâre the one who brought me here for a check-up, werenât you? Were you expecting something to happen to me?â
Sophia was taken aback, feeling truly at a loss for words.