With the certainty in Vincent’s voice, Katelyn decided against saying anything more. Half an hour later, they arrived at the hospital. The moment Katelyn stepped into the ward, her breath caught. She stopped dead in her tracks, her eyes wide with shock at the scene in front of her.
At that moment, a figure draped in a long, black robe stood silently in Carol’s hospital room, their face hidden behind a mask. It was no ordinary mask; it was the face of a devil, haunting and dark. Katelyn recognized it instantly.
“Hades!” she gasped.
She kept her eyes fixed on the figure, studying them intently. Who could it be? Who would dare to imitate her like this?
With both Katelyn and Hades standing side by side, all doubts among the onlookers vanished. They had been suspicious, mostly because no one had ever actually seen Katelyn with Hades at the same time… until now!
Vincent’s expression shifted, his eyes narrowing as he caught the raw surprise and anger in Katelyn’s face. Wasn’t Hades her friend? Why would Katelyn look like this?
“Who are you?” Katelyn demanded, her fists clenched so tight they trembled, her voice sharp and cold.
The false Hades turned slowly, a sly smile tugging at the corners of their mouth.
“Katelyn, don’t tell me you don’t recognize me. I’m your best friend, Hades.”
Katelyn’s eyes turned hard as she demanded, “Stop this nonsense! You’re not her. Take off the mask!”
Her words caused a stir, confusion flickering in the eyes of Vincent, Neil, and the others. What was going on? Hadn’t Katelyn and Hades been friends? Or was this person really just pretending to be Hades?
Neil stared at the imposter, his brow furrowed. The person had just walked in to check on Carol.
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At the time, he hadn’t questioned it since Hades had indeed always worn her mask. Lise’s face mirrored the same confusion. Could someone really pass for Hades? It seemed impossible. Even if they managed to copy Hades’ mask and outfit, there was no way they could fake her medical skills.
The imposter Hades met Katelyn’s stare, a flicker of uncertainty in her eyes.
“What are you talking about? I don’t understand. I am your friend.”
Katelyn’s fists tightened until her nails dug into her palms, her voice cold and threatening.
“Enough. Take off the mask, or I won’t be polite anymore.”
Her gaze shifted to Carol, lying still in the bed, and a lump caught in her throat. When had this imposter shown up? Had she done something to Carol?
A wave of fury rushed over her, hot and overwhelming.
The fake Hades spoke slowly, a note of finality in her voice.
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