Ashton ran after her, calling, "Hannah, wait."

"Yes, Dr. Ashton?"

"What's going on?"

Hannah didn't answer Ashton; instead, she turned her attention to Roger.

"Sir, I need to talk to Dr. Ashton first," Hannah said. "It's about the distribution of medicine."

Roger nodded. "Of course."

At the same time, Penelope approached, but when she saw Ashton and Hannah about to talk, she turned and left with Roger. Hannah caught a glimpse of Penelope looking back at her out of the corner of her eye.

"Honey, I didn't know you were coming," Ashton said.

"It's a surprise."

"Then why are you acting so cold to me?"

"Well, I didn't want to...