Chapter 187

Chapter 187

KASMINE.

I stood before the Leropita Psychiatric Hospital for over five minutes, unable to make a decision whether I wanted to go in or not.

The building seemed too cold and clinical, with its pale grey walls and tall glass windows that reflected nothing but the dull, overcast sky. It smelled like rain was coming, the wind carrying the sharp smell of damp pavement and antiseptic.

My fingers curled tightly around the strap of my handbag.

Would they even let me access Kester's files?

Would I find what I was looking for?

My hands suddenly became clammy, and my heart picked up speed as I stared at the entrance of the hospital..

It was a bit too quiet, too.

Of course, not many people experience mental issues every single day. At least, so I thought.

I exhaled, shoving the doubt aside.

I clutched my handbag closely, the strap sitting

premises.

my shoulder as I

expected, almost disturbingly pristine. The walls were white, the floors polished to a shine, and

receptionist sat behind a high desk, her name tag identifying her as Melissa. She looked to be in her late thirties, her dark brown

she tapped away

approached, swallowing the dryness in my

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greeted, my voice coming out smoother than

barely spared me a glance. "How can I help

wasn't

forced the words out. I'm here for

I need

someone

up, her brows pulling together. "Are

my shoulders.

that didn't quite reach her eyes. "I'm sorry, but we don't release patient records to family members without proper authorization. It's against

expected that response, but it still irritated me. I leaned in

this is

saw the shift. Her posture

exactly who I was talking about. And now

admitted here years ago, I continued, watching her carefully.

she swallowed. “I... I'm afraid I can't

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