After a long while, Cynthia gradually regained her composure. She raised a hand to wipe away the lingering tears on her face, trying to steady herself. Her voice, still hoarse from crying, broke the silence.
"Why am I in a hospital?"
Erica took a deep breath, making an effort to suppress the emotions still roiling inside her. Then, in a calm yet grave tone, she recounted the harrowing events that had taken place at the bar.
"...And that's how it happened. You were unconscious the whole time—I was completely panicked…"
Cynthia tried to recall what had happened. The only thing she could vaguely remember was a sharp pain in her shoulder, followed by darkness. She had no idea someone had actually tried to abduct her.
Her brows furrowed tightly. "What did the doctor say?"
"The doctor said you were injected with a drug containing sedatives," Erica responded quickly. Then, with urgency in her voice, she pressed on, "Do you remember who
