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."

emergency military mission. Since it's not

sensation, quivered slightly. Her voice had a hint of reluctance as she responded. "Probably not. If we had, how could he not recognize

heart tightened. He hesitated but refrained from asking

that Bella carried a heavy secret, one she bore alone.

was hard to conceal. The more she covered up, the safer she would be.

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

observe the situation instead. It quickly became clear that anyone wanting to enter the building had to

nurse who stepped outside for a smoke in a secluded

minutes later, Bella had managed to

lay unconscious in

cart to push as a prop and moved through the hallways

did not know exactly where the man she was looking for was being held, nor did she naively believe she

breath, Bella walked past room after

she saw left her utterly

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