Chapter 190

The patient's eyes were red, like a wild beast in the throes of a breakdown. Suddenly, I remembered that day. Was I also as frightening as him that day? In the next moment, a warm hand suddenly grasped my right hand, and the familiar scent instantly surrounded me. Sophia stood beside me, softly saying, "Don't be afraid. I won't let you turn out like him." I remained silent, withdrew my gaze, and pulled my hand away. Then, I took a firm step toward the elevator. Did Sophia remember that 20 years ago, she held my hand, helping me escape from that small dark room? After that day, I felt I could trust that she didn't have ill intentions toward me, and I became less resistant toward her. Time passed quickly, and another week had gone by before I knew it. Sophia's dark circles under her eyes grew heavier, and Wilfrid came to the hospital more and more often. I often overheard Wilfrid saying to Sophia in a low voice and with an anxious look, "Ms. Holmes, many things at the company n