Lina's POV
Adrian left before dawn.
His departure was handled with military precision—location classified, itinerary locked down so tightly that even Katrina didn't know the specifics.
To maintain the illusion, I visited Emberfall Hospital every evening after work, letting outsiders assume I was there caring for my injured husband.
What I didn't expect was Dr. Elijah Cross becoming a permanent fixture in my deception.
For reasons I couldn't fathom, the renowned surgeon had abandoned his prestigious career in the capital to accept a position as a specialist at Ravenport Memorial.
It was a bizarre career move—like watching a Broadway star suddenly decide to perform in community theater.
I had my suspicions about his motivation. Mandy's name kept surfacing in conversati
