Risk His Life

As Angelia returned to the health centre, she played her part to perfection, breathless and anxious. Her words trembled as she recounted her supposed attempt to find Callie. ‘I... ran as fast as I could. I wanted... to catch up with... Callie... but I didn’t... see her at all. Maybe she went a different way. I had no choice... I don’t know what else to do.’ She might not be a professional actress, but her act was convincing enough to raise concerns among her colleagues. Even Wendy fell for the act. Deeply worried for both the poisoned soldier and Callie’s safety, Wendy urged Craig to report the situation immediately. Fear and desperation gripped her heart, and she couldn’t bear the thought of losing her friend and colleague. With a sense of responsibility, Craig took charge and swiftly reported the matter to the principal’s office. Wendy wanted to rush out and search for Callie herself, but she needed to stay to monitor the patient’s condition. Jeanette was on the phone, trying to get