Chapter 16 - Nathan Explains Why His Death Was Brutally Staged
Nathan stared into the flickering embers of the old stone fireplace, the warmth bringing color back to his cheeks.
“Marcus Vance wanted my share of the biomedical patents to sell our stasis formula to foreign military contractors,” Nathan explained.
“When I refused to sign over the research, they poisoned me with the compound during a routine board meeting,” he continued.
“They thought I was dead before I even hit the emergency room floor; that’s why those eleven minutes were scrubbed.”
“And they used the county coroner to sign off on a fast-tracked cremation,” Elena added, crossing her arms defensively.
“They didn't count on Ellie,” Sarah said softly, looking over at their daughter who was drawing pictures with a stick on the floor.
“Ellie’s touch somehow shocked my nervous system back through the stasis lock,” Nathan whispered in awe.
“Blood is thicker than synthetic poison, Daddy,” Ellie piped up without looking up from her drawing.
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A heavy knock echoed against the front door of the cabin, freezing everyone in absolute silence.
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