There was a sense of urgency in his quick, forceful movements. I was shocked at how audaciously Dylan shoved Atlas’s girlfriend.

He quickly cautioned, "Ms. Chloe, please find shelter in the inner room. Once things calm down outside, leave the building quickly, and don't mention that you were at the hospital!"

After Dylan left, Carol glanced at the consultation room and saw the small inner chamber. She quickly pulled me inside.

We could hear bustling footsteps from the corridor outside. Carol and I dared not make a sound, fearing that someone might discover us.

I was clueless about what was going on outside. Why would such a maneuver be necessary? Still, since Atlas had arranged it that way, I had to comply.

Carol and I hid in the inner room for half an hour, waiting until it grew quiet outside. Only then did we venture outside.

She led the way, making sure there were no strangers in the corridor before motioning for me to follow.

Finally, we left the hospital and returned stra