Chapter 100 - Whispers of Conspiracy, Roars of Rebellion
I stared at the receptionist's retreating back, my suspicions solidifying into certainty. The way she'd practically sprinted away with that folder told me everything I needed to know. They were hiding something about Kaelen's treatment—something significant enough to warrant this elaborate dance of half-truths and redacted files.
Back in my car, I pulled out my phone and scrolled to a new contact: Dr. Eleanor Winters. Finding her had been easier than expected—a quick search had revealed she now ran a private practice in the next city over. I'd make an appointment soon, posing as a potential patient if necessary. Whatever secrets lay buried in Kaelen's past, this woman knew them.