Emerging From the Haze novel Chapter 7

As the anesthesia wore off, Scarlett slowly began to regain consciousness. The moment her eyes fluttered open, she saw Calvin and Eugene exhale in relief.

"Scarlett, we had blood banks brought in from across the city for your surgery. Thank goodness you're alright."

"Are you in pain? We'll get the doctors in here right away to check on you."

Their faces were etched with unmistakable concern and care, but all Scarlett could feel was exhaustion. Her thoughts slipped back to the scene she'd seen before losing consciousness. It sent a chill through her.

She remained silent, her eyes staring blankly at the ceiling. Her quietness only deepened Calvin and Eugene's concern, prompting them to summon a team of doctors to check on her.

Still, Scarlett said nothing.

In the end, the psychiatrist concluded that she was probably suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and developed a comprehensive treatment plan.

After reviewing the plan, Calvin and Eugene both wore deep frowns. "How could a car accident cause something this severe?"

The doctor weighed his words before answering, "It might not just be the car accident. There's a possibility that a series of events leading up to this have had a lasting impact.

"I suggest you both take some time to reflect on what she's been through in the past few years. That way, we can get to the root of what's affecting her."

But hadn't Scarlett been in prison all that time? What could have happened to her there?

Lost in thought, Eugene and Calvin remembered the scars they'd seen on her body before the concert.

While they didn't suspect Sharon, they were certain Scarlett must have endured something difficult during her time in prison.

They immediately called for Olivia. "Head to the prison and retrieve the surveillance footage from the past few years."

A flicker of emotion finally crossed Scarlett's face as she lay in the hospital bed. Just as she lifted her gaze, she spotted Sharon, who had stopped Olivia and was now wheeling herself into the room.

Her eyes locked onto Scarlett, her voice filled with pity. "Scarlett, why did you suddenly hit me in the car? Did I do something to upset you?"

The moment the words left her lips, the room seemed to freeze.