Chapter 18 Echoes Of Malice

• Scarlet’s return to the hospital was anything but voluntary. The sharp ring of the resident doctor's call had echoed a stern ultimatum: attend immediately or face disciplinary action akin to that of a novice trainee.
• With a heavy heart, she pecked Lincoln goodbye and hastened to the institution that demanded her presence.
• Upon arrival, Scarlet made a beeline for the doctor’s office. Her knocks on his door were light and almost hesitant.