As Caleb stood in the background, watching the emotional reunion between the guard and his daughter, a mixture of relief and gratitude painted the room. Tears flowed freely, and heartfelt words were exchanged, creating a poignant scene of familial love and the triumph of hope.
However, as the father and daughter embraced, Caleb's keen observation didn't escape the subtle shift in the atmosphere. His gaze shifted to a nurse in the room, her expression sour and disapproving. The nurse seemed to wear a scowl as if witnessing an unwelcome disruption to the usual order of the hospital.
Caleb's intuition kicked in, and he couldn't help but connect the dots. The realization struck him – curing Monica meant the hospital would lose out on potential revenue. The treatment of illnesses and medical procedures often translated to income for the healthcare institution, and Caleb's mysterious abilities had disrupted that financial flow.