“Are you sure about that? My friend has no reason to lie. I’m going to check the hospital records right now.”

“Wait! Now I remember!”

Rory’s heart raced. He had to prevent her from digging further

“Then explain yourself.”

“On the 17th… It’s just a big misunderstanding! I was wandering near Monreal Avenue, lost in my thoughts, oblivious to the traffic. I narrowly avoided being hit by a car, and as I swerved, I bumped into a woman. We weren’t acting inappropriately at all. You can even check with your friend.”

“And why did you visit the gynecology department?”

“I never visited the gynecology department. Your friend must have been mistaken. I fell during the incident and had to get checked for injuries.”

You’re not lying to me? If I find out you’ve been

lie

found a glimmer of joy. Perhaps this could open the

the girl made a special call to Galilea. “Ms. Clifford, I want to thank you for your advice. Did

“Yes,” Galilea affirmed.

there was a mix-up! He nearly got hit by a car and accidentally bumped into a girl. He helped her up and went to

was a misunderstanding, after all. That’s a relief. I wish

ended the

was the point of all that?” Evie queried, her lips

Rory bumped into a woman just before going to the hospital for

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