Chapter 96

I was caught in a whirlpool of self-loathing, trapped in a constant cycle of struggle and pain, until I was finally broken down into that version of Elise, utterly detached from life and ready to end it all without hesitation. Why did it hurt so much? Why did it feel so unbearable? "Elise, what's wrong with you?" Frederick noticed something was wrong. He gripped my shoulders tightly, his brow furrowed deeply. "Where does it hurt? Tell me." I shook my head desperately, trying to suppress the flood of overwhelming memories. He quickly shouted toward the office, "Doctor! Doctor! Is anyone on duty? "Doctor! She's feeling very unwell!" He yelled down the corridor. Gabrielle's face went pale as she hurried to find help. Staff rushed over from all directions. I was trembling, drenched in cold sweat, leaning weakly against the wall. Frederick scooped me up into his arms. I felt a slight improvement, and just as I tried to straighten up, a sudden, powerful force ripped me violently fro