CHAPTER SIXTY-FIVE

Anika’s P.O.V

My face lit up with happiness, surprise, and curiosity as I attempted to stand. "What are you guys doing here?" I managed to utter, my voice cracking from inactivity.

"Anika…" Kelvin said, his voice filled with emotion as he looked at me, tears welling up in his eyes. He rushed forward to hug me, and I couldn't help but cry in response.

My eyes then met Andrea, who stood at the entrance with sadness in her eyes. I knew she wanted to hug me but was unsure how.

"How did you guys find me?" I asked as Kelvin and I disengaged from the hug.

"We'll discuss that later, but now, we have to get out of here before whoever did this to you returns," Kelvin said, helping me stand.

I wobbled because I hadn't stood in a long time, and just as I was about to fall due to weak legs, Kelvin steadied me, his hands on my waist, guiding me toward the door.

"I swear to god, whoever did this to you is going to pay, I promise," he muttered with anger in his voice as he led me down the sta