Chapter 78

Lorelei Jinny's eyes narrowed as she stared at the haggard figure before us. "Who is this? Why is she so ugly?" she asked with exaggerated confusion, she clearly enjoying the scent of Winnie's distress. She glanced around the hospital ward with theatrical flair, rubbing her hands together as if preparing for a feast. "Wasn't Winnie supposed to be here? Has she hidden away like a wounded cub? With such a hideous face, you must be her nurse, right?" I fought back a smile as Winnie trembled with rage, stomping her foot in frustration. Winnie's gaze finally settled on me, her eyes blazing with accusation. She must have realized I'd orchestrated this midnight visit deliberately. "Lorelei, you did this on purpose," she snarled, clenching her fists until her knuckles turned white. Tears of frustration streamed down her once-flawless cheeks as she bit her lip in impotent rage. Jinny stepped closer, her head tilting in mock surprise. "That voice... Wait, is this actually Winnie without makeup?"