Woman Brings Strange Animal to Vet — He Turns Pale After One Look

Tension Rises

Patel’s smile faltered. “Brianna,” he greeted, tone wary. “Everything alright?” She crossed her arms. “Kate told me what you did. How you tried to take the creature. How you were fired for neglect.” His jaw clenched. “She said that?” he asked sharply. Brianna nodded. “I believed her,” she said. “But now I don’t know what to believe.” Patel exhaled slowly. “Let me explain.”