Chapter 5

Even though I tried to play it cool, Ethan instantly sensed something was off.

"Lillian, what's up with your voice? Are you coming down with something?" he asked, concern clear in his tone.

I let out a couple of gentle coughs, but didn't give him a straight answer.

"Really, I'm fine. But could you help me check Emily's hospital admission records?" I asked.

The rapid clatter of his keyboard filled the air, and his deep, magnetic voice followed.

"How could I ever refuse you, Lillian? I'm on it right away," he said with a warm chuckle.

But in the next…