Chapter 204

The doctor led her to a ward separated from the hallway by iron bars. Inside, Elena lay asleep on a bed. Even with her sallow complexion, it was easy to see she had once been a striking and beautiful woman, even in middle age. But something had caught Scarlett's attention. Despite the heat, Elena was fully covered with a blanket, with only her head exposed. Her hair was damp and matted against her forehead, not from sweat, but as if someone had hastily wiped her face, getting her hair damp in the process. The doctor cast a glance at Scarlett and said, "Ever since Elena was transferred here, she's been extremely violent. She's already injured several staff members, so we had no choice but to restrain her. You can observe from here. She's sleeping soundly now and likely won't wake until the afternoon." Scarlett's voice was ice-cold. "Open the door." The doctor froze, then quickly replied, "We can't just open it. If you get hurt, we can't be held responsible." "I said, open the doo