Chapter 57- The message

The dim, sterile light in the hospital room did nothing to ease my restless mind. Lying in the hospital bed, I couldn't shake the weight of fear and worry crushing down on me. I stared out the window, watching the faint rays of morning sunlight creep over the city, each minute feeling heavier than the last. Harrison was sitting beside me, his face drawn and tense, his injuries still healing, though his focus remained solely on me. He hadn't left my side since they'd brought me in here last night. Rachel was nearby too, pacing in the hallway, watching for any signs of trouble. None of us could forget that Adrianne still had Ethan, and every second that passed made it harder to stay calm. As I leaned back against the pillows, trying to breathe evenly, there was a knock on the door. Rachel peered in, her face tight with concern. "There's... there's something here for you, Emma." She held up a small envelope. It was plain, but as she handed it to me, I noticed the faint scent of expensive