Throughout the procedure, Dr. Mitchell’s mind lingered on the revelation. The young woman on his operating table was not just a patient; she was a person trapped in a horrifying situation, unable to speak for herself. He felt a deep responsibility to ensure she had a chance not just to survive, but to reclaim her life from whoever had inflicted this pain upon her.

Hours later, as the surgery concluded, Dr. Mitchell stepped back, stripping off his gloves and gown. The operation had been a success, but the road to recovery—for the body and the spirit—would be long.

As he left the operating room, he crossed paths with the detective once more. “We’ll find out who did this,” she assured him.