Two federal marshals entered, followed by Dr. Hale and the hospital administrator.
The next twenty minutes unfolded with the controlled speed of an emergency hearing.
No raised voices.
No dramatic accusations.
Only questions, names, dates, documents, and consequences.
The marshals photographed my injuries. A nurse examined Noah. Dr. Hale confirmed that no guardianship form had been issued. The administrator reviewed access records and discovered that Margaret had entered the maternity floor using a visitor badge approved under Ethan’s name.
“I didn’t approve that,” he said.
The administrator looked uncomfortable.
“The request came through your family account.”
“What family account?”
She hesitated.
“Our concierge portal.”
I had never heard of it.
Neither had Ethan, judging by his face.
