Now every memory wanted to become evidence.
I resisted.
“I saw things that make me suspicious now.”
I said.
“But I did not witness an affair.”
Ortiz nodded.
“Good distinction.”
Paige was interviewed separately.
I was not present.
I later learned she initially denied any romantic relationship.
Digital records complicated that denial.
Messages recovered through lawful investigative processes showed an
intimate relationship between her and Gregory.
But even that did not prove she knew anything about my illness.
The investigation separated the questions.
Was Paige having an affair with Gregory?
Did Paige participate in an effort to take control of Vanguard?
Did Paige know about or participate in whatever caused my medical
decline?
Those were not the same question.
That distinction mattered.
Within days, my kidney and liver numbers began improving.
Dr. Reynolds showed me the trend.
“Whatever changed, your body is responding.”
I looked at her.
“You mean after I stopped drinking his broth.”
