Chapter 56

Siya's eyes filled with tears as she saw Alice lying unconscious in the hospital bed.

Overwhelmed with guilt, she blamed herself for Alice's condition. If she hadn't left Alice alone to go see her friends, this wouldn't have happened.

"It's my fault. I shouldn't have left her alone. I didn't think something like this would happen," Siya whispered, her voice choked with remorse.

Milla placed a comforting hand on Siya's shoulder. "Siya, you couldn't have known. We'll support Alice, and she'll need you to stay strong for her."

Despite Milla's reassurance, Siya couldn't shake the guilt gnawing at her.

"Did you inform the police?" Siya asked.

"No, I thought it would be best to inform them once Alice woke up. Maybe she knows who tried to harm her," Milla replied.

Siya pondered for a moment and then nodded. "What about Lucas?" she asked.

"No, I thought..." Milla hesitated in deciding what to say.

"I don't care about your reason, but you did the right thing. It's better not to let him know," S