Erica's POV

I sat on the bed, twiddling my thumbs restlessly. I was all alone. It has been three days since Dr. Blake was moved to another ward.

He insisted on staying with me but I couldn't allow it. I was a danger to him.

The thought was painful but I couldn't forget how I almost attacked my mother and kids.

“Elma…”

Her name slipped out, and I felt a wave of calm rush over me, and my twiddling thumbs became still.

I could still feel her hug around my knees. Tears came to my eyes.

"Miss Erica?"

“Yes."

I wiped my eyes with the back of my hand and...