Chapter 16

After getting Gabriel back home, Elizabeth cleaned up his wounds. They got some rest overnight, and early the next morning, she took him along to the psychiatric hospital. This time, she was determined—they were bringing Amelia home. Years ago, Sophia had framed Amelia, spreading rumors that she'd cheated with another man, dragging down even Gabriel with the scandal. Lucas had used the family's influence to shut Amelia away in the hospital, breaking her mind bit by bit. Back then, Elizabeth had been too young and helpless. But now... finally... "I don't want the meds! Stop!" A panicked, shrill voice rang out from a room nearby. The second they got close, Elizabeth's expression turned ice-cold. She charged forward and swung the door open. Inside, Amelia was thrashing helplessly against straps binding her to the bed, while a fed-up nurse tried to force-feed her pills. Amelia's cries were raw. Her hair was a mess, her face pale from never seeing the sun, and even through the patient gown,