บท 158: Bound by Regret      

[BONUS Chapter for reaching 600PS! Thank you all! 🤍]

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[EVE]

I woke up to find myself in a hospital yet again.

My head throbbed, and every part of my body ached as though I'd been hit by a freight train. Even the simple act of opening my eyes felt like an uphill battle. 

"Eve, you're awake!" Victor's voice snapped me out of my haze. Within seconds, he was at my side, concern etched deep into his features. "Don't move too much. The doctor said you still need to rest." 

"W-what . . . happened?" I croaked, my voice barely above a whisper. 

Sinclair stepped forward, his expression a mix of relief and unease. "Cole said one of the Ashford security guards was bribed to kidnap you. Luckily, they intercepted in time."