"Six days remaining," a cold, mechanical voice echoed in Miles's mind. The words flashed like a neon sign against the backdrop of his thoughts. Just as quickly as they appeared, the screen in his head went blank again, a sudden, jarring silence following the chilling countdown. A knot of unease tightened in his stomach. He shook his head, trying to clear the feeling, and walked on
He arrived at the institute, the familiar brick facade a welcome sight. Inside, he found Cecilia, Ethan, and Inspector Finch already waiting for him. Finch simply gave him a curt nod, a silent signal that their destination was ready. Without a word, they left the institute, their heels clicking against the sidewalk as they headed for the hospital. The mood was grim, the silence between them heavy with the weight of the case.
