Chapter 168

Gabriella rushed to the hospital, but policemen were still conversing with Quennie in the hospital room. She waited outside and sat on the waiting bench. She heard some doctors and nurses whispering to each other whenever they passed by Quennie’s room. “I feel so sorry for her,” one female nurse said. “A gang r*pe victim? So cruel.” “That’s right,” another said. “She’s still so young. The journalists have taken an interest in her case. This would definitely be the talk of the town.” “Now it would be impossible for her to date anyone in the future, let alone marry.” Unknowingly, I caressed my chest as it contracted. Were they talking about Quennie? Gang r*pe? Impossible! It couldn’t be! The door opened, and the policemen came out. Gabriella took a deep breath before she walked into the room. Quennie was lying on the snow-white sickbed. She looked very haggard with a bandage around her head. Her face was devoid of any life. She was staring blankly at the ceiling. Gabriella thought Quenni