"It can't be happening. How did things turn so bad?" Mia frantically tried to dash out but was swiftly restrained by several individuals.
She overheard the lawyer discussing with someone nearby, "Aggravated assault, transfer to a maximum-security prison..." The words echoed in her head like a harsh reality check.
Her pupils contracted sharply, and her mind felt like it was splitting apart. Her brother was signing her death warrant by having her thrown into a maximum-security prison. How long could she last among those hardened criminals? The thought alone petrified her. She couldn't face that.
"I was wrong, I truly didn't mean it. Please, call my brother. It was an accident, I swear." Mia knelt, her head touching the cold floor repeatedly in desperation.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtHowever, the lawyer and his team paid her no heed, proceeding with the formalities of handing her over to the police. Tears streamed down Mia's face as she helplessly watched them.
Until a pair of polished shoes cto a halt in front of her. She looked up to see the lead lawyer crouching down, his tone light but chilling.
"Miss Mia, being transferred to a maximum-security prison was Mr. Haskins' directive. You're aware of the kind of people housed there. At best, you'll last a few months before your sanity begins to wane. If you're still alive after a year, we might consider moving you to a psychiatric facility. Enjoy this journey, not every convict gets the opportunity to experience a maximum-security prison." He patted her cheek mockingly as if she were a misbehaving pet.
Mia's temper flared.
"Get away from me! Who do you think you are to talk tolike that? Call my brother, I need to speak to him! You must have overstepped your bounds!" The man sighed, stood up, and walked away without hesitation.
e back! Please, I'm truly sorry. I shouldn't have lashed out. I'm sorry, really sorry." As the man and his team left without looking back, Mia's fear becpalpable, her legs giving out beneath her.
Her lips quivered, and tears flowed uncontrollably as if a dam had broken.
Yet, no one around offered her anyfort, as if she had beenpletely forsaken.
"Brother, I'm so sorry!" But who was there to hear her? The hospital corridor quickly filled with people.
Chapter 1954 1 Fitch remained silent, the taste of iron thick in his mouth.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmChapter 1954 2 People cand went in the corridor, leaving only lan and Fitch behind after two long days and nights.
Chapter 1954 3 lan placed aforting hand on Fitch's shoulder.
Fitch's eyelashes trembled, but he remained silent.
Another day passed, leaving Fitch alone in the corridor, the others having gone hto rest.
With bloodshot eyes, he sat in his chair, waiting.
When Zoey was finally wheeled out, Fitch felt the world regain its clarity.
He hurried to stand but nearly collapsed from the sudden movement.
"How is she?"