Chapter 63

JOANNE-

I opened my eyes to see a white surface and the smell of flowers meeting my nose. My body felt like peace, and my mind was as bland as my thoughts.

I blinked rapidly before fully opening my eyes and taking in the white ceilings above my eyes.

“She’s awake” Hardy’s thick voice filled the air, and I quietly turned to meet him talking to another man.

I slowly started to sit up, only to be stopped by Hardy.

“Do not get up,” he said.

I ignored him and slowly sat up, taking in the room in front of my eyes.

I glanced at the door to see a plate above and the word VIP room written above it.

Suddenly, I noticed the IV attached to my hand, and the memory of feeling sick and throwing up came rushing back. I realized that I must have passed out, and I was in a hospital or some other kind of medical facility. The pieces of the puzzle were slowly coming together in my mind.

The man Hardy was talking to left the room, and Hardy walked up to me.

“What are you doing?” He spat. “I told you to no