Melanie had a private room, and two police officers guarded the door. They knew who I was since I had handed her over to them last night. After a brief exchange, one of them accompanied us inside.

Melanie still hadn't woken up. She looked solemn.

The bandage on her head made her look even paler. If it weren’t for the beeping of the machines by her bed, you wouldn’t even have realized she was alive.

Lauren said disdainfully, "I never thought she'd end up like this. She brought it on herself. I didn't know until now. What do you think her reaction will be when she wakes up and discovers the truth? When she realizes she was manipulated and silenced? Her life is a complete mess. Do you think she'll regret it?"

As I looked at the motionless Melanie, I thought about Lauren's question and didn't know what to say.

Sighing, I said, "It's really sad. People like her all end up the same way. You need to get to the end to realize how foolish you've been. You're right. She doesn't deserve any