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."

asked, "I heard that Justin was also in Kridor for an emergency military mission. Since it's not a huge place, do you think you two might have crossed

her little finger, which had long lost sensation, quivered slightly. Her voice had a hint of reluctance as she responded.

heart tightened. He hesitated but

bore alone. Her words just now were filled with a tinge of helplessness and

brilliance was hard to conceal. The

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 confirmed her suspicion-whatever was happening inside the hospital seemed extremely shady

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

nurse who stepped outside for a smoke in a secluded corner. Her eyes

minutes later, Bella had managed to obtain

nurse lay unconscious in

push as a prop and moved through the hallways at a slow

held, nor did she naively believe she could

a deep breath, Bella walked

she saw left

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