Ethan's clenched fists revealed the internal struggle he grappled with. The conflict between his play as a compassionate doctor and his hidden agenda gnawed at him.
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As he approached each child, he carefully observed the colorful charms adorning their bracelets. His trained eye could tell that they were handmade with love and care.
Liz had poured her heart into every bead and thread, crafting them into symbols of hope. Yet, beneath their charm, these bracelets now harbored a darker purpose.
Ethan's dilemma deepened with every passing moment. He knew he couldn't continue to draw blood in this environment, not without raising suspicions.
Liz, with her sharp instincts, might eventually discern a pattern - a grim connection between the bracelets and the worsening conditions of these children.
He had to find a way to continue his mission without drawing attention.
But how?