Patricia explained that staff would handle Noah’s meals and drinks while the damaged cup was checked.

“Based on two little marks?” Victor asked.

“Based on an unexplained item and the need to know what reaches a patient.

It may have an ordinary explanation.

We still need to check.”

“What’s next?” I asked.

“We keep the records and arrange the clinical and safety review.”

She did not call the punctures proof that anyone had harmed Noah.