Chapter 294 Breakout

The hospital bustled with activity, nurses and doctors scurrying about, their footsteps echoing in the sterile halls.

Visitors shuffled in and out, their hushed conversations a constant reminder of the life she desperately wanted to return to.

As Sirena plotted her escape, she noticed a loose vent grille near the ceiling.

She flung aside the quilt and stood on the bed, trying to reach the grille.

Before she could examine her potential escape route, however, she heard the door lock beep.

Quickly, she jumped down and laid back in bed, feigning sleep.

The door slid open, and a doctor entered with a calm and composed demeanour.

‘Hi, Sirena, how are you doing? I’m Dr Reynolds. I’m here to talk to you, to help you figure out your problems and provide the support you need.’

‘I don’t need a shrink,’ Sirena said defiantly.

‘Your Aunt Elaine is a friend of mine. She asked me to come. She’s worried about you.’ Dr Reynolds’ presence, though professional, carried an underlying warmth that aimed to