When Julie woke up again, she found herself in a strange king-size bed.
The dark grey sheets in front of her eyes had a calming vibe. There was a faint smell of Cologne on the quilt, which gave Julie a familiar feeling, like something from the deep place within her memory. The scent filled her nostrils instantly.-
She stared blankly into space for a minute or two before the memories of what had happened earlier started flooding back in.
The recollection filled her with fear. She became aware of her own body again, and her leg started to hurt.
There was a male voice from outside the door. He was speaking in detail, "Ms. Abraham's condition is not serious. It's just malnutrition. She's been anemic, which means she couldn't keep up with her nutritional needs. Besides, with the fact that she was worn out and not getting enough rest, she fainted from exhaustion. She just needs to recuperate and she'll be fine. Once her health stabilizes, she can start replenishing her body. As for the wound on her leg, it's nothing serious. She just needs to rest in bed for a few days and she'll be fine. Try to keep her movement to a minimum during these days."
This unfamiliar environment made Julie uneasy. Hearing the doctor's words, she hurriedly threw off the quilts and frowned at the bandages on her leg.
Just as she was about to get out of bed, the bedroom door was gently pushed open from the outside.
Julie immediately froze, just staring blankly towards the door.
In the backlight at the doorway, a tall and familiar figure was slowly approaching.
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