Chapter 28 Reputation Games

In the early hours of the morning, Emery received the critical condition notice from the hospital. The paper was still warm when it was handed to her, carrying a faint scent of ink. Yet, its weight felt suffocating, as if it carried the weight of the world. In just a few lines, it coldly summarized the imminent end of Sarah's life. There was nothing to be done—Sarah had violated hospital protocols by sneaking out, leading to the traffic accident. As a result, the hospital bore no responsibility for the incident. No one could have predicted this outcome. It was a nurse who had first discovered Sarah's absence and immediately contacted family members while checking surveillance footage and calling the police. However, since the Carter family was covering Sarah's hospital expenses, their residence number was listed as the emergency contact. No one answered the call. By the time the police found Sarah, it was too late. The doctors considered it lucky that they could save her with j