Bella donned a set of medical scrubs, tied her hair into a neat ponytail, and put on a thick mask.

She looked so professional that Steven was mesmerized.

Even with her distinctive features obscured, the assurance and bravery she exuded enchanted anyone who saw her.

Especially in the fading daylight, her shimmering eyes sparkled like the starry sky. One glimpse was enough to make someone feel utterly captivated.

Bella gave Steven a sly grin. "What are you staring at? Haven't you seen me like this before?"

Her voice had a playful edge. But she could tell his gaze was not one of romance, just pure wonder and appreciation.

"N-No... It's just that even with only your eyes showing, wearing a white coat, you still look amazing." Steven scratched his head awkwardly, then asked curiously, "Were you like this when you worked for Doctors Without Borders in Kridor?"

Bella adjusted her appearance in the mirror. "More or less."

was also in Kridor for an emergency military mission. Since it's not a huge place, do you think you two

voice had a hint of reluctance as she responded. "Probably not.

tightened. He hesitated but refrained from

feeling that Bella carried a heavy secret, one she bore alone. Her words just now were filled with

was hard to conceal. The more she covered up,

expected such a run-down, desolate hospital to have guards stationed at both the front and back entrances. Judging by their demeanor, Bella knew immediately they were not police but rather Clarice's men. This only

quickly became clear that anyone wanting to enter the building had to show identification, indicating very tight security

gaze followed a male nurse who stepped outside for a smoke in

Bella had managed to obtain an

unsuspecting male nurse lay unconscious

the hospital, Bella found a medical cart to push as a prop and

she naively believe she could rescue him alone tonight. This operation was primarily

Bella

saw left her

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