As the detective stepped aside to begin her investigation, Dr. Mitchell returned his attention to his patient. Time was still of the essence; the surgery had to proceed if she was to have any chance of survival. The team worked in concert, their movements precise and practiced, like a well-rehearsed symphony.
Throughout the procedure, Dr. Mitchell’s mind lingered on the revelation. The young woman on his operating table was not just a patient; she was a person trapped in a horrifying situation, unable to speak for herself. He felt a deep responsibility to ensure she had a chance not just to survive, but to reclaim her life from whoever had inflicted this pain upon her.
