Chapter 10 - The Local Sheriff Arrives With Suspicious Legal Warrants
Heavy boots echoed down the corridor outside the ICU as the local county sheriff strode toward the room.
Sheriff Thomas Miller pushed the door open without knocking, his heavy silver badge catching the fluorescent light.
“Dr. Vance, Mrs. Reynolds, I’m sorry to disturb you at this hour, but I have a court order,” the sheriff stated coldly.
Sarah stepped between the sheriff and Nathan’s bed, her protective instincts flaring up instantly.
“What do you mean, a court order? My husband just rose from the dead; he needs medical care!” Sarah demanded.
“Legally speaking, Mrs. Reynolds, your husband’s death certificate was filed and approved by the county coroner,” Sheriff Miller replied.
“Until a judge officially overturns that certificate, Mr. Reynolds remains legally deceased in the state of Ohio.”
“That is absurd bureaucracy and you know it!” Elena Rostova shouted, stepping into the doorway behind the sheriff.
“It’s the law, Doctor,” Marcus Vance added smoothly, a subtle smirk playing at the corners of his mouth.
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“And furthermore, as executor of his estate, I am seizing custody of his medical files for corporate review.”
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