I felt like I had been struck by lightning, freezing in place as a chill enveloped me.

Ivanna was too impulsive! At this age, couldn't she think more empathetically? Couldn't she consider what she could do to fight for herself?

I sensed an unprecedented sense of helplessness.

Seeing me standing there like a statue, the medical assistant seemed a bit startled. She looked at me and asked, "Are you okay? Do you feel unwell? Do you need help?"

I collected myself, shook my head numbly, and weakly asked, "How long ago did she leave?"

She seemed a bit perplexed by my question. "Are you talking about Ivanna?"

I nodded.

She responded indifferently, "She left quite a while ago."

I thanked her in a soft voice. She just raised an eyebrow and continued with her work, paying no further attention to me.

As I turned around in a daze, I pondered. She must have gone home by now. At this moment, she must be feeling lonely and helpless, needing care more than ever.

With these thoughts, I ran out of the hospital, quickly got back into the car, and headed straight to Amethyst Apartments.

I called Lauren again. She answered right away, "Did you find

hospital." My tone was somber, tinged with a sense of

Lauren couldn't help but

to find

my fault, I... Why did I sleep? I shouldn't have been too relaxed with

blaming herself, I suddenly heard another voice on the

did that sound like Oliver's

when I listened more

voice continuing, "How is she now? She's too

blame yourself. Maybe

is

back

stepped on the gas pedal

I stopped the car and ran upstairs. I had never felt that the

the elevator and

on the door, I opened my bag and searched for the key to both her houses. I remembered both sets of keys were in my bag, but why couldn't

I was instantly petrified.

her legs and feet. She stared at me helplessly, like a

her. "Why are you

"Chlo."

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