Laura’s internal struggle continued to rage as the days went on. The hospital room that had once promised new life now felt like a prison, each day marked by the twisted machinations of her husband, Ethan, and his co-conspirators. But the presence of Nurse Isabella Cruz brought a glimmer of hope that Laura held onto with ferocious determination.
Isabella, with her keen intuition and compassion, became Laura’s silent ally. Each night, after completing her rounds, she would spend a few minutes beside Laura’s bed, speaking softly, telling stories about her own life, and describing the world outside the sterile walls of the hospital. It was as if Isabella knew, on some level, that Laura was locked in a battle against the darkness, clinging desperately to her sense of self.
Meanwhile, Ethan and Helen continued with their duplicitous plans. Laura’s perception of time blurred, but she never lost track of their conversations. Ethan was eager to move on with Megan, and Helen was equally enthusiastic about her overseas adoption contact, convinced that the twins would be better off separated from Laura’s influence.
