Chapter 161 An Unavoidable Haze

• The rhythmic beep of the monitor and the steady hiss of oxygen filled the room, yet to Vincenzo it was the thunder of his own heartbeat that sounded deafening as he kept his eyes locked on the doctor.
• “What did you just say?” Vincenzo repeated, his voice low and unsteady, as though each word had to be torn from his throat just to make sure, he hadn’t lost his grip on reality.
• The doctor lifted her gaze from the electronic chart and met his eyes with professional calm, unfazed by his tone.