Chapter 37

Nicole slowly opened her eyes, her head pounding with a dull ache. She was lying in a white hospital bed, surrounded by unfamiliar walls.

Panic set in as she tried to sit up, but a sharp pain in her abdomen made her wince and fall back onto the bed. She took deep breaths and tried to calm down, taking in her surroundings.

The room was quiet. The only sound was the one coming from the beeping machines, monitoring her heartbeat and breathing. Suddenly, the door burst open.

Asha rushed into the infirmary and screamed out in joy at seeing Nicole awake. “Oh my god! Nicole, you’re finally awake!” she exclaimed, tears streaming down her face. The doctors rushed in and began checking Nicole’s vitals, making sure she was okay.

Nicole looked around, disoriented and confused. “What happened?” she asked, her brows etched up in surprise.

Asha took deep breaths and started to explain. “You were attacked, and you disappeared. We thought you were kidnapped by the witch