Chapter 104: Whispers Across the Atlantic

The sterile white walls of Amelia's hospital room felt like a prison to her restless spirit. The fracture in her leg throbbed with a dull ache, a constant reminder of the Pandora Project's disastrous conclusion. But the physical pain paled in comparison to the gnawing worry that gnawed at her. Louis hadn't visited in days, and the only communication she received was a brief, cryptic text message about a "new development" at the lab. "He'll be here," Dr. Hernandez, their kindly hospital physician, assured her with a gentle smile as he adjusted her bandages. "He's just…busy." Amelia knew better. Louis wouldn't abandon her like this, not without an explanation. A suspicion bloomed in her mind, a suspicion that sent a shiver down her spine. "Dr. Hernandez," she began, her voice barely a whisper due to the pain medication coursing through her veins, "did Louis say anything about… another breach?" Dr. Hernandez hesitated, his blue eyes flickering with a flicker of concern he clear