Chapter 89

Darren stood up and walked toward the door. "I'll go talk to the doctor and see if they can increase the sedation." After discussing with the doctor, they adjusted the medication dosage. Darren remained by my side. The effects of the drugs slowly lulled me into a drowsy state, and I gradually closed my eyes. Suddenly, a faint noise woke me up. I opened my eyes to darkness, and Darren was nowhere to be seen. The only light came from the hallway, and someone was opening the door, slowly entering the ward. Was it a nurse? I squinted to get a better look, but their clothing didn't resemble a nurse's uniform. The figure moved sluggishly, their disheveled hair covering most of their face. Through the strands, I could see a pair of bloodshot eyes staring right at me. My heart raced. "Who are you?" I tried to reach for the call button at my bedside, but the person grabbed my wrist before I could press it. The woman raised her face, which was wrapped in bandages, and pressed a finger