Chapter 45

The moment Winona had walked into the hospital, I knew she was just another pawn in the game. A replacement, filling a gap left by others who’d chosen better opportunities. She hadn’t earned her spot, not like the others who had worked their way up. No, she had simply lucked into it. At first, she was eager. Hungry for knowledge, asking questions every chance she got, like a starved animal. I could tell she admired me, even looked up to me in those first weeks. I didn’t mind—it was a part of the job. I was patient with her, always ready to guide her when she asked. But there was something in her eyes that started to shift. Her curiosity, at first innocent, began to darken.