Chapter 9 - Searching the Jacket Pocket While Ethan Steps Outside Briefly
A sudden vibration buzzed inside Ethan’s suit jacket pocket, pulling his attention away from the hospital bed.
“Damn it,” Ethan muttered under his breath, glancing at the glowing screen displaying an unrecognized, encrypted phone number.
He turned sharply on his heel and walked out into the hallway, pressing the phone to his ear while pacing away from the door.
Claire didn't waste a single fractional second; she threw off the heavy blankets and swung her legs over the side of the bed.
Her bare feet touched the cold linoleum floor, sending a sharp wave of dizziness through her weakened frame.
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She grabbed the IV pole for balance and hurried over to the armchair where Ethan had tossed his wool jacket.
Her trembling fingers plunged deep into the interior pocket, searching frantically for the glass vial Lily had pointed out.
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