Things Still Weren’t Adding Up
The mounting evidence troubled Dr. Collins deeply. Either Sarah was deliberately hiding something, or someone was orchestrating her limited access to care. In either case, it pointed to a dangerous situation. A young woman under stress, inconsistent records, and a potentially coercive relationship—none of it added up to something harmless.

He leaned back in his chair, file still open, but his thoughts were elsewhere. The truth wouldn’t be found in paperwork alone. He would need to go beyond medical protocol, beyond polite inquiry, to truly understand what was happening—and protect Sarah before it was too late.
