"So he is a doctor?" Alex asked, his brows drawn together in confusion. He was still kneeling beside the carton, snapping pictures of the drugs they had uncovered. Each new find left him more stunned. Everyone in the academy carried secrets, but this one felt heavier. Why would Mr. Slade hide his profession? Wasn't being a doctor something to be proud of?
"How did you even know about it?" Hailey asked, her voice uneasy. Her mind was racing, because the thought of her sister finding out the truth broke her heart. The man she trusted most might be nothing but a liar.
"This medical report had an envelope," Taros explained, lifting a white sheet of paper. He pointed at the corner where words were written. "It was addressed to Doc Slade. T."
Alex's lips twisted as though the words left a bitter taste. "So it's true. He's really a doctor, but he still can't get rid of his own sickness. I swear, I can't think straight after seeing this."
