CHAPTER 159: False sense of freedom.

Elodia moved her hands, marveling at how she was able to move freely again like it was her first time taking a single movement. She was ecstatic. She whispered the words she always wanted to say since she got here: "I'm free!" The silver metal door opened to reveal the outside which she hadn't seen for what felt like centuries. "Now, be grateful. I told you we were family. This is what families do. We only want you to be better!" Doctor Ryker said through the intercom as Elodia slowly walked out of the room with shaky legs. She couldn't believe this and it was something she was looking forward to. Her legs shook under the hospital gown that she wore as she stumbled nervously, looking at the direction and familiarizing the entire layout of the facility. Viktor gently held her right arm for support and meditated her through the facility. Before they could fully go out, she heard Doctor Ryker speak through the intercoms. "Be a good girl and see the outside world for a few minutes.