“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.”

not lying to me? If

lie

a glimmer of joy. Perhaps this could open the door to a friendship

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

“Yes,” Galilea affirmed.

and accidentally bumped into a girl. He

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

ended

of all that?” Evie

coincidence? Rory bumped into a woman just

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