"Cut the crap. But I can tell that guy must be someone special, probably from some big-shot family like Ms. Howard. Only a hottie like him would match with a beauty like her!"
Hearing this, Ellinor slowly passed by the nurses' station, having a rough idea of what had happened.
Patricia had encountered a harasser and called Theo for help. By the time Theo arrived, the harasser had likely fled.
The police were now retrieving hospital surveillance footage to identify the suspect.
The nurses mentioned that Patricia was in room 302. It didn't seem far away. She should be there soon if she takes the next turn...
Ellinor made a turn at the corner and quickly found room 302.
The door to the patient room was ajar, filled with people, including the police.
She didn’t get too close, but her angle gave her a clear view of the room...
In the room, Patricia was terrified, leaning into Theo's arms, her shoulders trembling, "Theo, I’m scared..."
Theo was holding her, comforting her with soft pats on her back, gently guiding her, "It's all over now, just tell the police exactly what the person who bullied you looked like. Do you remember his features?"
Since Patricia was hospitalized and couldn’t go to the police station for a statement, the police had to conduct their investigation in the hospital.
Theo’s comfort managed to stabilize Patricia's emotions a bit. She took a deep breath and tried to calmly describe the man to the police, "The man... he was wearing a striped shirt, wearing glasses, a bit fat, about 1.7 meters tall..."
The police nodded and took notes.
"All right, we got it, Ms. Howard. Don't worry; we’ll catch this guy for you!"
"Thank you."
Patricia thanked the police politely and snuggled back into Theo, seeking comfort. It seemed like everything but this man frightened her right now...
"Theo, I’m scared... Don’t leave; stay with me..."
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