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Chapter 395

Chapter 395 Second Session

Winnie stepped out of her car and took a deep breath, steadying herself. It was only her second day on the job, and everything still felt so new, so... off.

But she reminded herself, it's all for the paycheck. Dressed in her best "therapist" look-pencil skirt, blazer, and a soft pink blouse-she certainly looked the part. She marched toward the psychiatric ward's entrance, letting her heels click with confidence, even if she didn't feel it.

Inside, she handed over her ID, signed the visitor log, and let herself be escorted by one of the officers.

"Good luck in there," he said with a slight smile.

Winnie managed a nod and a small smile in return, though her nerves were jittery. Today was going to be different from yesterday. No one-on-one session in Lisa's room; instead, they'd be meeting in the common room where the other patients were hanging around.

As soon as she entered the gathering area, she scanned the room and quickly spotted Lisa sitting alone at a table, intently playing a solo game of chess. Lisa's expression was focused, her eyes flitting across the board with such intensity that Winnie found herself raising an eyebrow. It seemed that I was not exactly a people person.

Why wasn't Lisa playing with anyone else?

Winnie took a deep breath, straightened her shoulders, and made her way over. Her heels clicked as she walked, but Lisa barely glanced up. "Good afternoon, Lisa," Winnie greeted her in her best upbeat tone.

Lisa rolled her eyes and sighed. "Didn't I tell you I didn't want to see you? And why are you sitting across from me? I didn't give you permission."

Unbothered, Winnie slid into the seat across from her, giving Lisa a smile. "You didn't tell me that I couldn't sit here, either," she replied, unfazed. "Plus, I'm your therapist. Kind of comes with the territory."

Lisa raised an eyebrow, clearly unimpressed. "Fine. You're here. What do you want?"

out her notepad, clicking her pen. "How's your day going? Anything

moving one of the pieces absently. "Isn't everything about my life in your little folder already? Why ask me?" "Because your answers matter, not just what's on paper,"

sighed but gave in. "Fine. The day's the same as always. The nurses are too chatty, the food's awful, and my roommate won't stop

said with a chuckle. "And here I thought that only happened in

Winnie pressed on, asking about her hobbies, what she looked forward to in the day, and anything that could get a feel for Lisa beyond the snark and indifference. As Lisa answered, Winnie scribbled each response,

then back up at Lisa. "You know," she said, tilting her head, "I've always been

a skeptical look. "Can you even

smiled. "Think

shrugged, finally scooting a few pieces over to set up a fresh game. "All right, but don't blame me if you lose

started, Winnie

Lisa's moves carefully, already

together a plan. Maybe,

with

she could get Lisa to open up a bit by blending therapy with this game So, Lisa," Winnie said casually as she moved her pawn forward,

worst enemy...

do?"

"Enemies aren't as hard to deal with as everyone thinks," she said, her tone flat. "You just have to play smarter." Winnie nodded, pretending to

smirked, moving

their next move," she said, her voice calm and controlled. "See, every piece has its role. Pawns? They're distractions. Knights, bishops, rooks? They're for setting traps. And

words carrying a weight that felt... off. Lisa seemed to be speaking more to herself than to Winnie her gaze trained intently

casual.

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