CHAPTER 11 AN UNEXPECTED OCCURANCE

Just then, As consciousness slowly returned, Madison became aware of a figure standing over her, a man in a white coat. "Madison, can you hear me?" the man asked, his voice calm and professional. Madison blinked, her eyes adjusting to the light. "I...I'm here," she murmured, her voice scratchy and raw. "My name is Dr. Shepherd," the man said. "Your friend called me, he was worried about you." Madison groaned, her hand going to her pounding head. "I’m fine," she said, the words a lie. "I'm afraid that’s not quite true," Dr. Shepherd said, his expression sympathetic. "You’re dehydrated, probably exhausted. And you’ve been through a lot lately, haven’t you?" Madison frowned, the events of the night before coming back to her in a rush. "I...I don’t know what to do," she whispered, her voice quavering. Dr. Shepherd nodded, his expression understanding. "You’re in shock, Madison. It’s not uncommon in situations like this. Dr. Shepherd’s eyes narrowed, his expression becoming more foc