Arianaâs heartbeat on the electrocardiogram appeared and steadied into a regular rhythm.
As time passed, Ariana began to show signs of getting better.
Mitchel, along with a team of doctors, came over to give her a thorough check -up.
During this time, Holden was visibly tense.
He clenched his fists, his eyes fixed on Ariana, worry clear on his face.
After three minutes, Mitchel took off his stethoscope and looked at Holden.
âThe medicine is starting to work.
Sheâs going to get better.
â
Hearing this, Holden felt a huge relief wash over him, and he smiled genuinely for the first time in a while.
The room burst into applause and cheers, everyone sharing a moment of relief.
With Arianaâs situation temporarily resolved, everyone turned their attention to another matter.
âWhat about the letter and the syringe?â Adrian asked Holden, putting his thoughts into words.
âWe all thought Ariana was gone, and then, suddenly, the syringe showed up.
It seems like someone has been watching us closely.
â
âWho do you think it could be?â Holden asked, looking intently at Adrian.
ââZayden or Bennett?â
Adrian bit his lower lip and said honestly, âI suspect them both.
â
Holden was quiet for a moment, deep in thought.
As Adrian was about to lose patience, Holden finally spoke, his face serious.
âI think it might be Moss.
â
âMoss?â Adrian looked shocked.
âBut isnât he dead?â
âI think Moss might still be around because he is the only one who knows exactly what Ariana was injected with,â Holden said.
Disbelief clouded Adrianâs eyes.
âIf Moss is still out there, we need additional security to keep Ariana safe,â Adrian said, regaining his composure.
âBut why would Moss save Ariana? Could it be that Emilia is still alive?â
Holden shook his head, admitting he wasnât sure.
After all, their enemies hid in the dark while they were out in the open.
They couldnât get clear answers at the moment.
Their immediate plan was to quietly look into Bennettâs activities in Conata and to strengthen the security around the ward.
The room fell silent, the steady beeps of the electrocardiogram machine filling the quiet space.
Holden turned to Mitchel and asked about Arianaâs condition.
âIf everything goes well, she should wake up soon.
Sheâll need plenty of rest; the ordeal has taken a toll on her body,â Mitchel replied.
Holden took in Mitchelâs words carefully.
Looking up, he met Mitchelâs eyes and said sincerely, âThank you.
â
âIâm not used to you being like this.
â Mitchel replied with a slight chuckle, âNo need for such formality.
Itâs my job to save and heal people, and Ariana means a lot to me.
â
Holdenâs eyes narrowed slightly, picking up on something more in Mitchelâs words.
Noticing the atmosphere shifting, Adrian stepped in.
He expressed his concern for Mitchel.
Learning that Mitchel was exhausted from the recent events, Adrian urged him to get some rest.
Others also showed their concern for Mitchel.
After a brief while, Mitchel glanced at Holden, who was still watching over Ariana, and then agreed to leave.