Chapter 69

The drive back to the hostel was filled with an eerie silence. Antoinette's worry grew with each passing moment, her heart pounding in her chest like a wild animal struggling to break free. She couldn't help but remember the terrifying scene at the hospital—the confusion and panic that had engulfed Emma's pale face.

As they finally arrived at the hostel, Antoinette's mind raced with questions. What could have happened to her dear friend? Was she going to be alright? Antoinette found it difficult to contain her anxiety, but she knew the time was not right to question Emma. She needed to wait for the right moment, a moment when Emma felt ready to share her story.

With a heavy heart, Antoinette and the other roommates assisted Emma out of the automobile, their support evident in their gentle touch and concerned expressions. They led her through the dimly lit corridors of the hostel, where a sense of gloom seemed to linger like a thick fog. As they reached Emma's room, Antoinette couldn't