At this Moment, Alarm Bells Rang Louder
Sarah avoided further questions, shifting uncomfortably in bed. “Alex is just attentive,” she said vaguely, offering little else. Dr. Collins recognized the deflection and didn’t push, but internally, his concern mounted. Just then, the door opened abruptly—Alex entered.

His appearance startled both Sarah and Dr. Collins. “Is everything okay?” he asked, trying to sound casual, though tension laced his words. Sarah nodded quickly, but the atmosphere turned noticeably colder. A silence lingered that spoke louder than anything said. Dr. Collins caught the tightness in Sarah’s jaw and the quick way she avoided Alex’s eyes.
