Chapter 18: Who Saved Me?

"Ri, is this hospital safe?" Renee asked while Riley was sketching another jewelry design.

Riley raised a brow and asked, "Of course, Mom. Why did you ask?"

Renee frowned and said, "I - I." She leaned back in her hospital bed and resumed, "Don't want another heart attack."

Riley's mother spoke better now, but her voice was still weak. Hearing her mother's concern, she sat on the bed next to Renee and reassured, "We are in a new hospital, Mom. It's a safe and secure environment. No one from Brian's mistress will disturb us. And you have Miranda and Loraine, who are always here for you."

Miranda and Loraine were Renee's caregivers. They took turns tending to Renee, especially when Riley was not around.

"No one can enter?" Renee asked.

"Yes, mom. Adr - I mean, I had given them specific instructions not to let anyone else enter your room," Riley revealed. "Rest assured, the hospital has stringent security measures in place. Only the necessary medical staff are allowed to see you."

Renee