Kiara’s heart was heavy, her sorrow deepened by the sense of betrayal that had begun to gnaw at her. Dr. Goldberg observed Shiro with a clinical, almost detached gaze. Kiara noticed his prolonged scrutiny, a disquieting observation that seemed out of place.
As he finished, Dr. Goldberg turned to Kiara with a gentle expression. “Take all the time you need,” he said softly. “I’ll be outside with Becky if you need anything.” His warm tone offered a sliver of comfort amidst her grief.