CHAPTER THIRTY NINE – A DARK UNDERBELLY

The argument escalated, with Laura accusing Dr. Carter of losing his moral compass and Dr. Carter defending his actions as necessary for scientific progress. It ended with Laura storming out of the office, her trust in Dr. Carter shattered. The next few days were a blur of confusion and fear for Laura. She threw herself into her work, grateful for the distraction it provided from her personal turmoil. A particularly challenging case came in - a pregnant woman with severe preeclampsia. As Laura worked tirelessly to stabilize both mother and baby, she found a moment of clarity. This was why she had become a nurse - to help people, to save lives. Whatever was happening with Dr. Carter, she couldn't let it distract her from her calling. But even as she focused on her patients, Laura couldn't shake the nagging fear that something sinister was happening right under her nose. She began to notice small details she'd overlooked before - patients with unexplained symptoms, mysterious deliveri