CHAPTER TWENTY FOUR – A DISTRACTED MIND

The rest of the day passed in a blur of patients and procedures. Laura found herself hyper-aware of every conversation, every glance exchanged between staff members. Was that orderly one of Logan's men in disguise? Did that administrator know more than she was letting on? As her shift was ending, Dr. Lopez approached her, a frown creasing his forehead. "Miss Jay, a word?" Laura's stomach clenched. "Of course, Dr. Lopez." They stepped into an empty exam room. Dr. Lopez fixed her with a stern gaze. "I've been reviewing your charts from today. Your handling of Mr. Ramirez in Room 304 was... concerning." Laura blinked, caught off guard. She'd been so focused on Dr. Carter and her secret mission that she'd let her usual attention to detail slip. "I'm sorry, Dr. Lopez. Could you elaborate?" Dr. Lopez launched into a critique of her treatment plan, pointing out several oversights. As he spoke, Laura felt a flush of shame creep up her neck. She'd made rookie mistakes, the kind of errors s