Chapter 7 - Hospital Security Intervenes Immediately

Before Daniel could slip past the threshold, two heavy-set hospital security guards blocked his path with stoic expressions.
“Step back, sir, perimeter security protocol is in effect for this trauma bay,” the lead guard instructed firmly.
Daniel’s hands shook as he gripped his expensive jacket lapels, his voice rising into a panicked, frantic screech.
“I am a tax-paying citizen and a respected donor to this hospital! You cannot detain me against my will!” Daniel yelled.
“When a patient arrives with suspicious trauma and signs of severe domestic abuse or torture, our safety protocols override everything,” I stated.
“Torture? Are you insane?! She’s my wife! I took care of her!” Daniel screamed, thrashing against the guards' blockade.
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“You kept her locked in a homemade cast while her arm rotted off to hide whatever you did to her,” I countered.
The security guards grabbed his arms firmly, pinning him against the hallway wall while securing his wrists in temporary zip-ties.