Chapter 1628:

“Okay.” Hadley gave a small nod, her smile steady. “I’ll be right here waiting.” She was well aware that patients had to attend therapy sessions alone. Once Elissa disappeared down the hallway, Hadley turned and walked toward the lounge. Tamara was already seated there, waiting.

“Hadley?” A voice called out to her from nearby.

She glanced up, unsurprised, and gave a pleasant nod. “Hi, Dr. Perkins.” The moment Elissa shared the address, Hadley had known it was Hamza’s clinic. She’d figured he might be around.

Colleen had recommended the doctor to Hadley before, back when she needed treatment herself.

“It’s been a while,” Hamza said, his eyes scanning her face. “You haven’t stopped by in some time. Are you feeling unwell today?”

“Oh—no.” Catching the mix-up, Hadley quickly shook her head and motioned toward the corridor. “I’m just here to support a friend.”

“Got it,” Hamza nodded once. “Elissa—she’s the friend you mentioned?”

“Yeah.”

then asked,

paused before answering. “I still get triggered sometimes, but

that weren’t the case, she’d have had more breakdowns than she

said, his smile warm. “Complete recovery is rare

“Thank you.”


got another session…” He gestured toward the therapy rooms.

has your

flashing across her face. Her brows furrowed. “I haven’t told anyone about what I went

“Confidentiality is fundamental in

in a breath.

go see

“Alright.”

emerged from

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