Chapter 217

It was 8:00 pm when Jessica woke up next. Her whole body ached as if she'd been run over by a truck. After tumbling down the stairs and being dragged away, she felt like her bones had rearranged themselves. She swallowed, trying to ease the discomfort of her parched throat. She blinked her eyes, still sore from crying. The skin on her face felt tight, and even her breathing felt hot. She tried to get up to find some water, but her legs were still trembling. The terror from being abducted still lingered in her chest, refusing to fade. There was no one in the VIP room, so she pressed the call button. Soon, a young nurse came in. "You're awake," she said, checking Jessica's IV. "Your boyfriend went out for a bit, but he should be back soon. Do you need to use the bathroom or—" Boyfriend? The nurse must've mistaken Robert for her boyfriend. "He's not my boyfriend. I'm married." "Oh, so that's your husband!" Before Jessica could correct her, the door opened, and in walked R