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237. A Delicate Procedure
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“Elijah, are you sure this will work?” Sophia’s voice was barely above a whisper, her pale face betraying her exhaustion.

Elijah knelt by her bedside, holding her hand gently. “I am, Sophia. It’s risky, but it’s our best shot. I promise I’ll do everything in my power to make sure you’re safe.”

She gave him a faint smile, though her eyes glistened with worry. “I trust you. I always have.”

Elijah squeezed her hand and stood, turning to Doug, who stood by the doorway. “Doug, I need the lab secured. No interruptions, no distractions.”

Doug nodded firmly. “Understood, Marshal. I’ll make sure no one comes near until you’re done.”

Elijah headed to the adjoining lab, where the equipment hummed with activity. The vial he had retrieved from the hidden lab rested in a secure compartment. He worked meticulously, analyzing its contents and preparing the serum. His hands moved with precision, but his mind was racing.

Every moment counted. The anomaly in Sophia’s system was escalating, a
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