But before he could answer, he doubled over in pain. The monitors spiked. They didn\u2019t have time for more questions.<\/p>\n
Dr. Carter\u2019s voice was barely above a whisper.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow could this even\u2026 get in there?\u201d<\/p>\n
The nurse beside her crossed herself quietly. \u201cIs it\u2026?\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cNo,\u201d Dr. Carter interrupted quickly, regaining control. \u201cNo assumptions. Prep the OR. Now.\u201d<\/p>\n
As the surgical team prepared, Dr. Carter knelt beside Leo once more.
\n\u201cLeo, honey\u2026 I need to ask you something important. Did someone\u2026 make you swallow these things?\u201d<\/p>\n
For the first time, tears welled in his eyes. He turned away and shook his head violently, but his trembling hands told another story.<\/p>\n
\u201cLeo, it\u2019s okay,\u201d she said softly. \u201cYou\u2019re safe here.\u201d<\/p>\n
He opened his mouth as if to speak, but all that came out was a broken whisper:<\/p>\n
\u201cI had to\u2026 It\u2019s for\u2026 her.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cFor who, sweetheart?\u201d<\/p>\n
But before he could answer, he doubled over in pain. The monitors spiked. They didn\u2019t have time for more questions.<\/p>\n
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