Chapter 408

Tessa then followed the police officer to the station to give a statement of her own. When Marissa finally stirred from slumber, it was already 11:00 am. Tessa had left the police station and returned to the hospital by then. Marissa felt dizzy when she peeled her eyes open. Her complexion was pallid, and her face was lined with fatigue. After allowing her eyes to adjust to the bright lights, Marissa looked around the room, taking in the blurry silhouettes that were moving about. "Tessa?" Marissa murmured, her voice hoarse. "You're awake," Tessa replied, turning to face her. Marissa's brows knitted together. "Is this… the hospital?" she asked. "Yes." Tessa handed her a glass of water. "Here, drink this." Marissa pushed herself into a sitting position. She accepted the water Tessa offered her and took a few sips. "Thank you," she said. Tessa sat down on the edge of the bed and studied Marissa, concern evident in her eyes. Her voice was soft when she asked, "How are you feeling?