Jessica's POV
Pain shot through me as I yanked out the tubes, my hands trembling.
A sharp sting followed, and warm blood trickled down my arms, staining the pristine white gown I wore.
My breath came in ragged gasps.
"What are you—" Lisa’s voice broke with alarm. "Stop that, Jess! You're going to hurt yourself!"
But I didn’t listen.
A crimson pool spread across the hospital bed, the sharp scent of blood filling the sterile air.
Lisa lunged forward, trying to push me back down, but I caught her wrist. My grip was weak, but my determination was not.
"I can’t stay here, Lisa. I need to leave." My voice cracked, tears spilling down my face.
She stilled, her dark eyes locking onto mine, reading the truth I didn’t need to say aloud.
I wasn’t just trying to escape the hospital. I wa
