decided to seek answers.
Dr. Vance had retired from the hospital network but still operated a small private practice near Boston Public Garden.
Elena reached him first.
She didn’t shout.
She placed copies of the medical records on his desk.
Then she asked one question.
“Why did Beatrice Vance know details about my fertility testing?”
The retired doctor remained silent for a long time.
Finally, he admitted the truth.
Years earlier, Beatrice had contacted him because she was terrified about the future of the Vance family.
He had violated patient